The Baltimore Orioles have placed Bud Norris on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Evan Meek. The Orioles have also brought up Kevin Gausman to pitch as the 26th man because they are playing a double header.
The Orioles hoped Norris would avoid the disabled list but his groin injury will force him to miss a couple of starts. Norris has been the Orioles best starter this season so this is a big loss. Usually groin injuries are not serious and are quick to recover from.
Here is the Orioles press release.
Orioles make series of roster moves
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP EVAN MEEK from Triple-A Norfolk and placed RHP BUD NORRIS on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 22, with a right groin strain. Additionally, RHP KEVIN GAUSMAN has been recalled from the Tides and will serve as the 26th player on the roster for today’s doubleheader.
Meek, 31, is 2-0 with a 2.79 ERA (19.1IP, 6ER) and three saves in 17 games for the Tides. He has gone 0-2 with a 6.39 ERA (12.2IP, 9ER) in 13 games with the Orioles this season.
Norris, 29, is 7-5 with a 3.62 ERA (87.0IP, 35ER) in 14 starts for the Orioles this season.
Gausman, 23, has gone 3-1 with a 2.74 ERA (23.0IP, 7ER) in four starts for the Orioles this season and is expected to start the first game of today’s doubleheader.
