Ramirez outrighted to Norfolk

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

July 08, 2014, 1:04pm

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles may wait until after batting practice to announce today's roster move. Bud Norris is being activated from the disabled list and starting against the Nationals. Reliever Julio DePaula, whose contract was purchased yesterday from Double-A Bowie, is expected to come off the 25-man roster. DePaula is listed among the relievers on the lineup card, but a name must be subtracted. Manager Buck Showalter likes to check on his relievers and see how everyone makes it through BP before confirming a roster move. The Orioles have outrighted reliever Ramon Ramirez to Triple-A Norfolk after designating him for assignment on Sunday to create roster space for Kevin Gausman. Ramirez cleared waivers after tossing eight scoreless innings with no walks and 14 strikeouts at Norfolk. He walked one and struck out two in his only inning with the Orioles. Ramirez will return to the Tides bullpen and could make another appearance in Baltimore. The shuttle is always running.