masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSecond baseman Brian Roberts sat out another extended spring training game today in Sarasota and could visit a back specialist in the next day or two while continuing to deal with soreness that he says is unrelated to the herniated disk.

I’m trying to get confirmation from a team official, but the upcoming draft is keeping everyone busy.

I’m told the Roberts might see a specialist in the St. Petersburg area. He’s been receiving treatment and counseling from Dr. Lee Riley at Johns…Second baseman Brian Roberts sat out another extended spring training game today in Sarasota and could visit a back specialist in the next day or two while continuing to deal with soreness that he says is unrelated to the herniated disk.

I’m trying to get confirmation from a team official, but the upcoming draft is keeping everyone busy.

I’m told the Roberts might see a specialist in the St. Petersburg area. He’s been receiving treatment and counseling from Dr. Lee Riley at Johns Hopkins.

Update: I received confirmation that Roberts will have his back re-examined tomorrow.

The discomfort could be caused by inflammation. It’s a mystery right now.

Roberts didn’t play Friday or Saturday, and the Orioles didn’t have a game scheduled yesterday. He receives treatment every morning.

Roberts is eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday, but that ship sailed a while ago.

Also, Felix Pie and Alfredo Simon did some throwing today.