O's select contract of Avery, option Pomeranz; Antonelli designated for assignment
By Pete Kerzel
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Xavier Avery and optioned right-hander Stu Pomeranz to Triple-A Norfolk.
Avery, 22, batted .273/.373/.469 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 33 games for the Tides. He hit safely in eight of his last nine games, including multi-hit games in each of his last four. Avery will wear uniform number 13.
Pomeranz has made two scoreless appearances (4.0IP, 4H, BB, 3K) for the Orioles since having his contract selected on May 7.
To make room for Avery on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated infielder Matt Antonelli for assignment.
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