IL1 Norfolk Tides

Orioles Add Four To Roster

Published on September 1, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release


The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP MATT ALBERS and LHP ALBERTO CASTILLO from Triple-A Norfolk, reinstated RHP DENNIS SARFATE from the 15-day disabled list and selected the contract of OF JEFF FIORENTINO from Norfolk.

Albers, 26, is 2-4 with a 5.85 ERA (52.1IP, 34ER) in 42 games with the Orioles.

Castillo, 34, appeared in four games for the Orioles this year, recording a 3.86 ERA (2.1IP, 1ER). He was 2-3 with a 2.77 ERA (52.0IP, 16ER) in 50 games for Norfolk and held left-handed batters to a .164 average (12-73).

Sarfate, 28, has been on the disabled list since May 3 with a circulatory condition. In eight games with the Orioles in 2009, Sarfate posted a 6.39 ERA (12.2IP, 9ER).

Fiorentino, 26, batted .312 (114-365) with 12 home runs and 67 RBI in 102 games for Norfolk. The left-handed hitting outfielder spent time at all three outfield positions for the Tides and batted over .300 against left-handers (.301, 25-for-83) and right-handers (.316, 89-for-282). Fiorentino also played for the Orioles in 2005 and 2006 and will wear number 70.

To make room for Fiorentino on the 40-man roster, the Orioles transferred LHP RICH HILL (left shoulder surgery) from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

The Orioles currently have 29 players on their active roster.

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