Sánchez in tonight's Orioles lineup, Westburg remains on bench
By Roch Kubatko
ARLINGTON, Texas – Gary Sánchez stays in the Orioles lineup tonight after being hit on the finger last night in the eighth inning.
The X-rays must have come back negative because Sánchez is the designated hitter. Jacob Stallings makes his first start with the Orioles.
Jordan Westburg is out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive day due to soreness in his left index finger.
Ramón Laureano is playing right field and batting second. Ryan O’Hearn is the first baseman and cleanup hitter. Coby Mayo is on the bench.
On a busy day, the Orioles also signed infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero to a minor league contract.
Barrero, 27, appeared in 22 games with the Cardinals this season and went 4-for-29 with a double and home run. He also spent parts of four seasons with the Reds and is a career .182/.238/.257 hitter.
Defensive versatility always is valued, and Barrero has played shortstop, second base, third base, center field and right field in the majors.
Barrero rejected an outright assignment after the Cardinals released him, and he became a free agent.
For the Orioles
Jackson Holliday 2B
Ramón Laureano RF
Gunnar Henderson SS
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Gary Sánchez DH
Colton Cowser LF
Ramón Urías 3B
Cedric Mullins CF
Jacob Stallings C
Tomoyuki Sugano RHP
For the Rangers
Josh Smith 1B
Corey Seager SS
Marcus Semien 2B
Adolis García RF
Alejandro Osuna CF
Jonah Heim C
Jake Burger DH
Billy McKinney LF
Ezequiel Duran 3B
Nathan Eovaldi RHP
