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In need of lefty relief options, Orioles sign Zach Phillips

Suddenly in need of a left-handed reliever with Brian Matusz’s status for Opening Day uncertain, the Orioles have signed left-handed reliever Zach Phillips to a major league deal.

Phillips, who made 16 relief appearances with the Orioles in 2011 and ’12, pitching to a 3.21 ERA over 14 innings, was in big league camp with the Chicago White Sox, but he declined an outright assignment to Triple-A and elected free agency.

To make room for Phillips, the Orioles designated left-hander Chris Jones for assignment. Jones was expected to part of the Triple-A Norfolk starting rotation this year.