Hammel's here, but unsure whether he'll start Monday

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

June 16, 2013, 7:19am

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Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel returned to Camden Yards this morning after being away the last two days because of a stomach virus. Hammel said he's feeling better, but didn't know whether he'd make Monday night's start in Detroit. He didn't sound encouraged, and the Orioles are making other plans. Left-hander Zach Britton was scratched from today's start with Triple-A Norfolk. Chris Jones is taking Britton's turn in the Tides' rotation. The Orioles may be keeping Britton available to them in case he's needed on the road trip. Meawhile, Alex Casilla is starting at second base today after yesterday's baserunning mistake. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Danny Valencia DH Steve Pearce LF Alexi Casilla 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Red Sox Jacoby Ellsbury CF Jose Iglesias 2B Daniel Nava RF David Ortiz DH Jonny Gomes LF Mike Carp 1B Jarrod Saltalamacchia C Will Middlebrooks 3B Stephen Drew SS Jon Lester LHP As expected, Norfolk first baseman Travis Ishikawa has opted out of his contract and can become a free agent in 48 hours if not added to the Orioles' 25-man roster. Executive vice president Dan Duquette is trying to work out a trade.