Orioles Recall Steve Johnson, Option Zach Britton
Published on September 5, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP STEVE JOHNSON from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned LHP ZACH BRITTON to Short-Season Class-A Aberdeen. Additionally, RHP JASON HAMMEL has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list.
Johnson, 26, is 1-1 with a 7.82 ERA (12.2IP, 11ER) in six games (one start) for the Orioles this season. He went 2-3 with a 4.11 ERA (46.0IP, 21ER) in 10 games (eight starts) for the Tides.
Britton, 25, is 2-3 with a 5.45 ERA (36.1IP, 22ER) in seven starts for the Orioles this season. In 19 starts for Norfolk, Britton was 6-5 with a 4.27 ERA (103.1IP, 49ER).
Hammel, 31, is 7-8 with a 5.20 ERA (123.0IP, 71ER) in 21 starts for the Orioles this season.
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