O's Reinstate Betemit from DL; Recall Avery, Exposito & Tolleson
September 1, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated INF WILSON BETEMIT from the 15-day disabled list and recalled OF XAVIER AVERY, CA LUIS EXPOSITO and INF STEVE TOLLESON from Triple-A Norfolk.
Betemit had been on the DL since August 12 with a right wrist injury. He has batted .264/.327/.429 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 97 games for the Orioles this season, including a .306/.363/.510 line in 245 at-bats against right-handed pitching. He went 2-for-8 with a grand slam in two rehab games with Double-A Bowie.
Avery batted .233/.317/.356 in 24 games over three stints with Baltimore earlier this season. He hit .236/.330/.356 with 57 runs, eight home runs and 57 RBI in 102 games with Triple-A Norfolk.
Exposito hit .059 (1-17) in eight games with the Orioles earlier this season (May 4-25). He hit .268/.326/.420 with 26 runs and 23 RBI in 55 games with Triple-A Norfolk.
Tolleson batted .194/.242/.339 with two home runs and six RBI in 23 games for the Orioles in three stints this season. He hit .278/.358/.346 with 21 RBI in 50 games with Triple-A Norfolk.
Exposito will switch to uniform number 59. Avery will wear #70 and Tolleson #6.
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