Though
Matt Wieters said his right biceps feels much better today, he remains out of the
Orioles lineup for tonight's game against the Athletics.
Endy Chavez is starting in left field and
Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter instead of Jim Thome, who sat in manager Buck Showalter's office early today.
For the Orioles:
Nick Markakis RF
J.J. Hardy SS
Chris Davis DH
Adam Jones CF
Wilson Betemit 3B
Endy Chavez LF
Mark Reynolds 1B
Omar Quintanilla 2B
Taylor Teagarden C
Tommy Hunter RHP
For the Athletics:
Coco Crisp CF
Jemile Weeks 2B
Seth Smith RF
Yoenis Cespedes LF
Chris Carter DH
Brandon Moss 1B
Brandon Inge 3B
Kurt Suzuki C
Eric Sogard SS
Bartolo Colon RHP
In case you missed
Steve Melewski's report on MASNsports.com, second baseman
Brian Roberts will begin an injury-rehab assignment tonight at short-season Single-A Aberdeen. The assignment can last up to 20 days.
Update: Thome will not start tonight due to neck spasms.