masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgOrioles manager Buck Showalter will post today’s lineup after batting practice. He wants to check on third baseman Manny Machado, who’s going to hit, throw and run.

The club is carrying three catchers for now, with Caleb Joseph starting today. A corresponding roster move for new catcher Nick Hundley will be announced after batting practice.

An infielder will most likely be optioned if Machado is able to play. Could Steve Lombardozzi return to Triple-A Norfolk? Stay tuned.

Chris Davis is on…Orioles manager Buck Showalter will post today’s lineup after batting practice. He wants to check on third baseman Manny Machado, who’s going to hit, throw and run.

The club is carrying three catchers for now, with Caleb Joseph starting today. A corresponding roster move for new catcher Nick Hundley will be announced after batting practice.

An infielder will most likely be optioned if Machado is able to play. Could Steve Lombardozzi return to Triple-A Norfolk? Stay tuned.

Chris Davis is on paternity leave. The plan calls for him to join the team Tuesday in Milwaukee.

Reliever Preston Guilmet has been activated from the taxi squad to replace Davis.

Johan Santana’s last extended spring training start is scheduled for Tuesday.

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez has made three career appearances against the Indians, including two starts, going 2-0 with a 3.06 ERA in 17 2/3 innings. He’s 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA in 13 1/3 innings as a starter.

Lonnie Chisenhall is 6-for-12 with three doubles, a home run, three RBIs and four runs scored in this series. Gonzalez may want to pitch him carefully, especially since Chisenhall is 2-for-3 with a double and home run against him.

Trevor Bauer has made two starts for the Indians this season, allowing three earned runs, walking five and striking out 13 in 12 innings. His fastball has been clocked at 100 mph.

Bauer has never faced the Orioles.

For the Indians
Michael Bourn CF
Carlos Santana C
Michael Brantley LF
Lonnie Chisenhall 3B
Nick Swisher 1B
Jason Giambi DH
Mike Aviles 2B
David Murphy RF
Justin Sellers SS

Trevor Bauer RHP

Reliever Darren O’Day has been nominated for the annual Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. The award honors three individuals that reflect the values, integrity, and dedication to serving our country that Feller possessed.

The award is presented to one U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, one Baseball Hall of Fame member, and one active MLB player. Finalists for the active player award will be announced and recognized at the July 5th Indians versus Royals game in Cleveland. Winners will be honored in a Veterans Day ceremony in Washington, D.C. at the United States Navy Memorial.

The award was created in 2013 with the support of the United States Navy, the Cleveland Indians, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the Battleship USS Alabama and Mrs. Anne Feller.