Orioles option Zimmermann (plus lineups and notes)

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Orioles optioned left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to minor league camp this morning, reducing their major league camp roster to 46 players.

The Baltimore native was competing for a spot in the rotation or the bullpen in long relief.

Zimmermann appeared in three games and allowed three earned runs (five total) and 12 hits in 7 2/3 innings. He walked three batters and struck out seven.

Ryan Mountcastle remains out of the lineup this afternoon against the Blue Jays. He hasn’t played since March 12 due to neck stiffness but said this morning that he’s taking live batting practice in Sarasota and will play Wednesday night against the Phillies in Sarasota.

Austin Hays has been ill but said this morning that he’s feeling better. He also could be in Wednesday’s lineup.

Jackson Holliday is leading off today and playing second base, followed by catcher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Jordan Westburg.

Colton Cowser is the cleanup hitter and center fielder. Kyle Stowers, who hit three home runs Sunday in Lakeland, is the left fielder.

Coby Mayo is playing third base, Heston Kjerstad is in right field and Connor Norby is the designated hitter.

Cole Irvin is making his fourth start. He tossed five scoreless innings over his first two outings but allowed six runs and seven hits with four walks in 3 2/3 innings against the Braves.

Nick Vespi and minor leaguer Alex Pham are the listed relievers.

The travel roster also includes catchers Maverick Handley and David Bañuelos, infielders Anthony Servideo, Errol Robinson, Isaac De León and Angel Tejada, outfielders John Rhodes, Reed Trimble and Shayne Fontana, and pitchers Dylan Heid, Kyle Virbitsky, Kade Strowd, Trey McGough and Yaqui Rivera.

Rhodes homered twice Sunday against the Braves.

Dean Kremer starts Wednesday night against the Phillies in Sarasota, and Albert Suárez starts Thursday night against the Red Sox in Fort Myers.

For the Orioles

Jackson Holliday 2B
Adley Rutschman C
Jordan Westburg SS
Colton Cowser CF
Tyler Nevin 1B
Kyle Stowers LF
Coby Mayo 3B
Heston Kjerstad RF
Connor Norby DH

Cole Irvin LHP

For the Blue Jays

George Springer RF
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. DH
Bo Bichette SS
Justin Turner 1B
Daulton Varsho LF
Alejandro Kirk C
Kevin Kiermaier CF
Isiah Kiner-Falefa 2B
Cavan Biggio 3B

Chris Bassitt RHP