masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgKiSSIMMEE, Fla. – Catcher Matt Wieters was excused from making the trip today because of a tender thumb. He could play if this game meant anything. The club is just giving him a break.

Also, first baseman Joe Mahoney was scratched after tweaking his hamstring yesterday on the basepaths.

Infielder Cesar Izturis didn’t make the trip because he played yesterday after being sidelined with a sore ankle.

Second baseman Brian Roberts is scheduled to have an MRI on his back later this…KiSSIMMEE, Fla. – Catcher Matt Wieters was excused from making the trip today because of a tender thumb. He could play if this game meant anything. The club is just giving him a break.

Also, first baseman Joe Mahoney was scratched after tweaking his hamstring yesterday on the basepaths.

Infielder Cesar Izturis didn’t make the trip because he played yesterday after being sidelined with a sore ankle.

Second baseman Brian Roberts is scheduled to have an MRI on his back later this afternoon.

Update: We have another lineup change. Josh Bell was scratched because of an illness.

For the Orioles:
Robert Andino SS
Felix Pie CF
Nolan Reimold LF
Jake Fox 1B
Brendan Harris 3B
Brandon Snyder DH
Nick Green RF
Craig Tatum C
Ryan Adams 2B

Zach Britton LHP