Wieters expected to avoid disabled list
By Roch Kubatko
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters is likely to stay on the active roster following today's visit with Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla.
Wieters doesn't have a torn ligament in his right elbow and there's no talk of surgery, according to an industry source. The club may continue using him as the designated hitter, as it did last night, until he's able to catch.
Wieters had an MRI on his elbow Monday and manager Buck Showalter sounded optimistic that the two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner would remain in the lineup.
Caleb Joseph has been summoned from Triple-A Norfolk and could have his contract purchased today to give the Orioles an extra catcher. They have an open spot on the 40-man roster and could option an infielder to make room on the 25-man roster.
Wieters will meet with reporters later today at Tropicana Field, and the Orioles will provide more information on his examination.
Wieters doesn't have a torn ligament in his right elbow and there's no talk of surgery, according to an industry source. The club may continue using him as the designated hitter, as it did last night, until he's able to catch.
Wieters had an MRI on his elbow Monday and manager Buck Showalter sounded optimistic that the two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner would remain in the lineup.
Caleb Joseph has been summoned from Triple-A Norfolk and could have his contract purchased today to give the Orioles an extra catcher. They have an open spot on the 40-man roster and could option an infielder to make room on the 25-man roster.
Wieters will meet with reporters later today at Tropicana Field, and the Orioles will provide more information on his examination.
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