Orioles option Gausman and recall Meek

The Orioles made another change to their pitching staff this afternoon in Kansas City, optioning Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk and recalling Evan Meek. gausman-pitching-white-sidebar.jpgGausman started yesterday against the Tigers and retired the first seven batters he faced before allowing five runs and six hits in four innings with two walks, two strikeouts and a wild pitch. He threw 87 pitches, 10 more than his highest total with Norfolk. Gausman, 23, went 0-1 with a 2.08 ERA in six starts for the Tides before being recalled. The Orioles no longer need the extra starter with Chris Tillman taking the mound on Friday and Bud Norris avoiding a suspension. Meek, 31, went 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA in 12 appearances with the Orioles before they optioned him following Game 2 of a May 1 doubleheader. He allowed four runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings at Norfolk, with one walk and five strikeouts. Meek didn't permit a run in his first nine appearances with the Orioles before giving up nine runs and 10 hits in 2 1/3 innings over his last four games.



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