Former Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez cleared release waivers Friday, officially receiving his unconditional release from the club and becoming a free agent.
It seems unlikely, but the Orioles still hope they can re-sign Gonzalez to a minor league deal and have him pitch in the rotation at Triple-A Norfolk. Gonzalez will likely get a major league offer elsewhere.
"We still hope that we can figure out a way to have him pitching in Norfolk here very shortly," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "Miguel is in some ways a no-lose situation.