Orioles option Miguel Castro

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

May 21, 2017, 1:35pm

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The Orioles made two roster moves today sandwiched around their 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays at Camden Yards.

After placing utility infielder Ryan Flaherty on the disabled list this morning and selecting Paul Janish's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles announced late this afternoon that they optioned pitcher Miguel Castro to Double-A Bowie.

A corresponding move apparently will be announced on Monday afternoon.

Castro made back-to-back appearances for the Orioles in Detroit and logged three scoreless innings with three walks and a strikeout. He was called up Wednesday after the Orioles optioned left-hander Donnie Hart to Norfolk.

Castro routinely hit 96 mph with is fastball in his debut.

"I was impressed with Castro," said executive vice president Dan Duquette. "We did a couple things to help him. Encouraged him to use his changeup and helped him with some parts of his delivery. I thought he looked pretty good and did a good job for the club."

The Orioles acquired Castro, 22, from the Rockies on April 7 for a player to be named later or cash.

Tyler Wilson was scratched Saturday night from his start with Norfolk and the Orioles kept him available in case they needed to make a roster move today.

The Orioles have been operating with Richard Bleier as the only left-hander in their bullpen based on their opponent over the weekend.

Mike Wright, Paul Fry, Edwin Jackson and Vidal NuÃ±o pitched today for the Tides in a 5-3 loss to Charlotte. Jackson went 2 1/3 innings and gave up one run, his longest stint since working three innings as a starter in his debut on May 7.