Orioles and Twins lineups for tonight's split-squad game (updated)

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

March 17, 2016, 9:54am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are sending out their regulars for tonight's split-squad game against the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium.

Adam Jones is batting second. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Pedro Alvarez is the designated hitter.

Caleb Joseph is catching while Matt Wieters continues his recovery from right elbow soreness.

For the Orioles
Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo RF
Pedro Alvarez DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Hyun Soo Kim LF
Caleb Joseph C

Mike Wright RHP

For the Twins
Jorge Polanco 2B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Miguel Sano RF
Carlos Quentin DH
Eddie Rosario LF
Byung Ho Park 1B
Max Kepler CF
John Ryan Murphy C
Wilfredo Tovar 3B

Taylor Rogers LHP

In today's split-squad game in Fort Myers, Dariel Alvarez tripled and scored on Paul Janish's sacrifice fly, but Boston's Sam Travis hit a three-run homer off Vance Worley in the bottom of the second inning.

Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard has singled, walked and stolen a base in two plate appearances.

Former Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson, released by the Rangers in spring training, has signed a minor league deal with the Mariners. He'll report to their minor league camp.

Update: Christian Walker hit a three-run homer in the top of the third to give the Orioles a 4-3 lead. He's got three doubles, a triple, four home runs and 14 RBIs this spring.

My colleague, Steve Melewski, is in Fort Myers today. Be sure to check his blog for more details.