Because he remained a free agent throughout the offseason before signing a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Orioles less ... the cusp of pitching in minor-league games.

The Orioles optioned Gibson to minor-league camp Monday ... Friday to bring depth to a rotation that has Grayson Rodriguez, Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish all missing the start of the season ...

The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman. Righty Tyler Wells was placed ... re-up with the team on another minor league contract in December.

The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman. Righty Tyler Wells was placed ... up with the team on another minor league contract in December.

TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run ... in order. In three minor-league seasons, Simpson has 214 stolen bases in 250 games. He is ranked among the Rays ...

Mateo, who is out of minor league options ... Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Tyler O’Neill are the Orioles’ starting outfielders, and Ryan O’Hearn will be the club’s designated hitter ...

Following the game, the Orioles optioned Gibson to minor league camp to continue his progression. They reassigned catcher Maverick Handley and infielders Vimael Machín, Emmanuel Rivera and Luis ...

If all goes well with his rehab assignment, he could be back in the Orioles' lineup as early as next week. He'll eventually pair with Tyler O'Neill ... on a minor league deal.

Noah Schultz 5 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K Tyler Schweitzer 5 IP ... Either Curry or James has held the top spot in the league's jersey sales for the past 11 years. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge ...

BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Kyle ... Reassigned RHPs Thomas Harrington, Carson Fulmer, Burch Smith, Tanner Rainey and 1B/OF DJ Stewart to minor league spring training.