Wilson optioned to Norfolk

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

August 19, 2016, 7:13pm

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The Orioles optioned right-hander Tyler Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk following tonight's 15-8 loss to the Astros at Camden Yards.

They need a long reliever after using three tonight, including Wilson, who was charged with four runs and five hits in two innings. He also let an inherited runner score and surrendered two home runs.

Wilson's ERA has risen to 5.38 in 20 games (13 starts) spanning 90 1/3 innings.

Tyler Wilson white night.jpg Repeating what I posted earlier, Wilson retired all 12 Rockies he faced on July 26, but his past three outings have been poor. He's allowed seven runs and 13 hits in 5 1/3 innings and also let four inherited runners score.

Wilson will rejoin Norfolk's rotation.

The Orioles didn't announce a corresponding move, which will be made before Saturday night's game. They want protection in case Chris Tillman has an abbreviated start and most likely will call up Odrisamer Despaigne, who hasn't pitched since working five scoreless innings Monday night.

I'm sticking with my original prediction.

Despagine is 1-7 with a 3.48 ERA in 15 starts with Norfolk and 0-2 with a 4.81 ERA in 15 relief appearances with the Orioles.

The Tides are in Durham tonight.