Notes on Brach and today's workout

SARASOTA, Fla. - Reliever Brad Brach had his arbitration hearing this morning in St. Petersburg, Fla., with no agreement reached before entering the room. The result is expected on Friday.

Manager Buck Showalter said there are only three position players that he hasn't seen today, but he's been told they're in town.

The Orioles team introductory meeting will take place tonight, allowing Showalter to take attendance.

Chris Davis, Mark Trumbo and Chris Dickerson took batting practice in the same group. Manny Machado played catch with Jonathan Schoop and took ground balls with him at shortstop. Infielder Johnny Giavotella also reported today.

The media is waiting to see Seth Smith, Dariel Álvarez, Robert Andino and Logan Schafer.

Showalter confirmed that Machado will play shortstop here before leaving on March 5 for the World Baseball Classic. Machado is allowed to pick the games.

Shortstop J.J. Hardy wasn't going to play much in the early portion of camp, so he's not really impacted. Meanwhile, second baseman Schoop will be kept busy before leaving camp on Feb. 28.

Chris Tillman's shoulder felt good after playing catch again yesterday. Showalter joked that he caught Tillman throwing to the plate today on Field 2.

Former Orioles reliever Tommy Hunter agreed to a minor league deal with the Rays.

Mike Wright and Tyler Wilson are the starters for the intrasquad game on Feb. 21. Logan Verrett, Zach Stewart, Jason Garcia, Jayson Aquino and Joe Gunkel also will pitch for Team 1, and Gabriel Ynoa, Donnie Hart, Oliver Drake, Parker Bridwell and Richard Rodríguez will pitch for Team 2.

Ubaldo Jiménez and Wade Miley are the starters for the intrasquad game on Feb. 22. Brach, Kevin Gausman, Darren O'Day, Chris Lee, T.J. McFarland and Jesús Liranzo also will pitch for Team 1, and Dylan Bundy, Zach Britton, Logan Ondrusek, Mychal Givens and Jed Bradley will pitch for Team 2.

Buck Showalter talks to Chris Davis as position players report to camp.

Davis and Manny Machado prepare for a workout at the Ed Smith Stadium complex.

Jonathan Schoop, Machado and Ryan Flaherty catch up before running through some drills.

Showalter oversees a rundown drill.