Orioles make lineup changes

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

August 16, 2016, 1:39pm

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The Orioles made an adjustment to their lineup tonight without removing anyone.

The order stays the same for the series opener against the Red Sox. However, Mark Trumbo has switched from right field to designated hitter. Steve Pearce is playing first base and Chris Davis has moved to right field.

Chris Davis runs white.jpg The Orioles didn't provide an explanation, but manager Buck Showalter hinted about the change earlier this afternoon while taping the "Manager's Report" on 105.7 the Fan.

Showalter said he wanted to check on something at batting practice. Perhaps there's an issue with Trumbo, since he's now the designated hitter.

Pearce may not be ready to play the outfield after receiving a cortisone injection in his right forearm while the Orioles were concluding their series in Chicago.

Davis made 29 starts in right field last season, but he hasn't played the position in 2016.

For the Orioles
Adam Jones CF
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Manny Machado 3B
Mark Trumbo DH
Steve Pearce 1B
Chris Davis RF
Matt Wieters C
J.J. Hardy SS
Nolan Reimold LF

Yovani Gallardo RHP