Orioles acquire Morse from Mariners (O's send Avery to Seattle)

NEW YORK - Executive vice president Dan Duquette acquired the right-handed bat that he's been seeking. The Orioles completed a trade with the Seattle Mariners today for first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse, according to an industry source. The clubs haven't announced the deal. The Mariners will receive a minor leaguer in return for Morse, according to the source. Still waiting for more details. Morse is expected to join the Orioles in New York. Morse, a free agent after the season, is batting .226/.283/.410 with 13 doubles, 13 homers and 27 RBIs in 76 games. He missed five weeks with a quad injury Since coming off the disabled list, Morse has posted a 158/.200/.289 line in 80 plate appearances. The deal was consummated before the 1:30 p.m. deadline. More to come. Update: The Orioles have sent outfielder Xavier Avery to the Mariners in exchange for Morse. Avery was batting .237/.312/.312 with 12 doubles, two triples, two homers and 23 RBIs at Triple-A Norfolk. He comes off the 40-man roster, creating room for Morse. Avery batted .223/.305/.340 in 32 games with the Orioles last season, with six doubles, one triple, one homer, six RBIs and six steals. He began the 2013 season at Double-A Bowie because of an excess of outfielders at Norfolk.