IL1 Norfolk Tides

Orioles Make Six Roster Moves

Published on June 30, 2016 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release


The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated RHP VANCE WORLEY and C CALEB JOSEPH from the 15-day disabled list, selected the contract of RHP CHAZ ROE from Triple-A Norfolk, optioned RHP OLIVER DRAKE and C FRANCISCO PE?A to Triple-A Norfolk, and placed LHP T.J. McFARLAND on the 15-day disabled list with left knee inflammation (retroactive to June 29).

Worley, 28, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 14 (retroactive to June 13) with a right groin strain. Over two rehabilitation games (one start) between Double-A Bowie and Class A-Advanced Frederick, he pitched to a 1.93 ERA (1 ER/4.2 IP). In 17 games (two starts) with the Orioles this season, Worley has gone 2-0 with a 2.66 ERA (12 ER/40.2 IP), including a 1.80 ERA (6 ER/30.0 IP) in 15 games as a reliever.

Joseph, 30, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 31 with a testicular injury suffered in the May 30 game vs. Boston. He batted .289/.348/.500 (11-for-38) with two doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI in 12 rehabilitation games between Double-A Bowie (six games) and Class A-Advanced Frederick (six games). Joseph has played in 23 games with the Orioles this season, batting .182/.239/.212 (12-for-66).

Roe, 29, went 1-2 with four saves, while posting a 2.39 ERA (10 ER/37.2 IP) and 45 strikeouts over 33 games for Triple-A Norfolk this season. He had not surrendered a run over his last 15 appearances (15.2 IP) with the Tides since May 22. Last season, Roe went 4-2 with a 4.14 ERA (19 ER/41.1 IP) in 36 games with the Orioles. In 60 career Major League games, he has gone 5-2 with a 4.25 ERA (31 ER/65.2 IP) and 66 strikeouts.

Drake, 29, pitched to a 9.53 ERA (6 ER/5.2 IP) over four games with the Orioles this season.

Peña, 26, hit .219/.265/.313 (7-for-32) with one home run and three RBI over nine games with the Orioles this season. He hit his first career Major League home run on June 2 vs. Boston.

McFarland, 27, went 2-2 with a 5.63 ERA (15 ER/24.0 IP) in 15 games with the Orioles this season.

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