Basallo and Mayo among roster cuts, Morton scratched, tonight's Orioles-Jays lineups

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles made seven more camp cuts this afternoon, the most notable catcher Samuel Basallo and corner infielder Coby Mayo, the top two prospects in the organization.

Mayo was optioned to the minor league side in Twin Lakes Park. Basallo, outfielder Daz Cameron, infielder/outfielder Nick Gordon and pitchers Corbin Martin, Levi Stoudt and Thaddeus Ward were reassigned.

Forty-one players remain in camp, including six non-roster invitees.

Charlie Morton was supposed to make his fourth spring start tonight after tossing six scoreless innings, but left-hander Cade Povich has replaced him.

Morton is fine. The Orioles have him throwing on a back field, where he can get six ups. He's expected to pitch in Sunday's Grapefruit League finale against the Braves in North Port, which lines him up to be the No. 2 starter.

Morton would be facing the Jays in the opening series at Rogers Centre. Toronto has brought many of its starters to Sarasota tonight, including former Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander.

Jorge Mateo makes his second spring appearance. He’s starting at second base, with Jordan Westburg leading off and playing third and Jackson Holliday batting ninth and playing shortstop.

Adley Rutschman is catching, Tyler O’Neill is in right field, Colton Cowser is in left and Ryan O’Hearn is the designated hitter.

For the Orioles

Jordan Westburg 3B
Adley Rutschman C
Tyler O’Neill RF
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Colton Cowser LF
Cedric Mullins CF
Jorge Mateo 2B
Ryan O’Hearn DH
Jackson Holliday SS

Cade Povich LHP

For the Blue Jays

Bo Bichette SS
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B
Anthony Santander LF
Daulton Varsho DH
George Springer RF
Andrés Giménez 2B
Alejandro Kirk C
Ernie Clement 3B
Nathan Lukes CF

Eric Lauer LHP