The Baltimore Orioles reinstated Henry Urrutia yesterday and designated Wilson Betemit for assignment. Betemit was hurt most of this year and did not record a hit in 10 plate appearances. Urrutia had to be put on a reserve list because of Visa problems, he was not able to go to Canada to play against the Toronto Blue Jays.
I do not think Betemit was ready to return from his injury, he just did not get the at bats in for him to be part of a postseason roster.
Here is the Orioles press release.
Orioles reinstate OF Henry Urrutia from restricted list; INF Wilson Betemit desginated for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated OF HENRY URRUTIA from the Restricted List. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, INF WILSON BETEMIT has been designated for assignment.
Urrutia, 26, batted .276/.276/.310 in 24 games with the Orioles this season.
Betemit, 31, has appeared in six games for the Orioles in 2013, going hitless in 10 at-bats. He was on the disabled list from March 26 to August 27 with a right knee sprain.
