Orioles Make Three Roster Moves
Published on June 18, 2016 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated RHP YOVANI GALLARDO and INF J.J. HARDY from the 15-day disabled list and optioned LHP T.J. McFARLAND to Triple-A Norfolk.
Gallardo, 30, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 23 with right shoulder bicep tendinitis. He made three rehabilitation starts between Class A-Advanced Frederick and Triple-A Norfolk, going 1-0 with a 4.85 ERA (7 ER/13.0 IP) over the three games. In two rehab starts with the Tides, Gallardo went 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA (4 ER/ 10.0 IP) and 10 strikeouts. In four starts with the Orioles this season, Gallardo has gone 1-1 with a 7.00 ERA (14 ER/18.0 IP). Over 251 career Major League games (248 starts), he has gone 103-76 with a 3.70 ERA (613 ER/1491.2 IP) and 1356 strikeouts. He is scheduled to start today's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Hardy, 33, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 3 (retroactive to May 2) with a left foot fracture. He played in three rehabilitation games with Double-A Bowie, batting .364/.417/.364 (4-for-11) with a walk and a run scored. Hardy has hit .244/.291/.410 with seven doubles, two home runs, and eight RBI in 22 games with the Orioles this season. In 1395 career Major League games, the two-time All-Star has batted .257/.307/.413 with 177 home runs and 624 RBI.
McFarland, 27, went 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA (12 ER/21.0 IP) in 13 games with the Orioles this season.
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