The Orioles will be looking to make improvements in all areas heading into 2019, and the bullpen is near the top of the list. Mike Elias added some depth to the system on Wednesday afternoon, bringing RHP Josh Lucas on board via minor league contract.
Elias has some familiarity with Lucas, as the righty was drafted by the Cardinals in 2010 when Elias was serving as the manager of amateur scouting in St. Louis.
Lucas works out of the bullpen with two pitches: a sinker that sits 91-93, and a slurvy breaking ball that mostly resembles a slider and comes in 82-85.