masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgHOUSTON – Matt Wieters played catch in the outfield with Orioles bench coach John Russell before batting practice today at Minute Maid Park, the first time he’s thrown since going on the disabled list with a strained right elbow.

Wieters was on the field for only a few minutes before heading back to the clubhouse with Russell and assistant athletic trainer Brian Ebel.

Manager Buck Showalter said he won’t really evaluate Wieters’ progress until the catcher has thrown multiple times. Today…HOUSTON – Matt Wieters played catch in the outfield with Orioles bench coach John Russell before batting practice today at Minute Maid Park, the first time he’s thrown since going on the disabled list with a strained right elbow.

Wieters was on the field for only a few minutes before heading back to the clubhouse with Russell and assistant athletic trainer Brian Ebel.

Manager Buck Showalter said he won’t really evaluate Wieters’ progress until the catcher has thrown multiple times. Today was just the first small step in Wieters’ progression.

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis RF
Steve Pearce LF
Nelson Cruz DH
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Manny Machado 3B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Caleb Joseph C

Miguel Gonzalez RHP

For the Astros
Jose Altuve 2B
George Springer RF
Dexter Fowler CF
Jason Castro C
Matt Dominguez 3B
Chris Carter 1B
Alex Presley DH
Robbie Grossman LF
Jonathan Villar SS

Brett Oberholtzer LHP

Catcher Steve Clevenger is batting third tonight for Triple-A Norfolk. Kevin Gausman is starting for the Tides.