KANSAS CITY – The Orioles reinstated shortstop Gunnar Henderson from the 10-day injured list this afternoon and optioned outfielder Dylan Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk.
Henderson is recovered from the strained right intercostal that he sustained on Feb. 27. He appeared in five games on his injury rehab assignment and went 5-for-19 with two home runs.
Carlson was 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. He started in left field yesterday and had a sacrifice fly.
Henderson is leading off. Cedric Mullins is the cleanup hitter.
Jordan Westburg is at third base and batting third. Heston Kjerstad is in left field.