Hyun Soo Kim and J.J. Hardy in Orioles lineup

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

April 10, 2016, 8:03am

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Hyun Soo Kim makes his Orioles debut today, starting in left field and batting ninth for the series finale against the Rays that also closes out the homestand.

J.J. Hardy is back at shortstop, but Adam Jones remains out of the lineup. Joey Rickard is in center field.

Manager Buck Showalter said there's one movement at the end of Jones' swing that still brings some discomfort in the rib area.

The Orioles own a 1.50 ERA, with six earned runs in 36 innings, that ranks first in the American League and second in the majors.

A win today would improve the Orioles' record to 5-0 and tie them with the 1970 team for the best start in franchise history.

For the Orioles
Joey Rickard CF
Manny Machado 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo RF
Matt Wieters C
Pedro Alvarez DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Hyun Soo Kim LF

Vance Worley RHP

The Orioles have adjusted their rotation for the Red Sox series that begins Monday at Fenway Park. They're now listing Yovani Gallardo, Mike Wright and Ubaldo Jimenez.

The original starters were Gallardo, Jimenez and Chris Tillman. Wright's start last night was postponed due to inclement weather.

Tillman will start Thursday in the series opener in Texas, giving him an extra day's rest.

Hunter Harvey felt some discomfort in his groin again while throwing. He was sidelined late in spring training with a mild strain.