The Orioles added another utility infielder to their expanded roster before Friday’s series opener at Tampa Bay, selecting the contract of Corban Joseph.
Joseph had a brief six-day big league stay in June, when he went 1-for-9 playing in four games with the Orioles in his most extended major league stint. He was designated for assignment, cleared waivers and was outrighted back to Double-A Bowie, remaining in the organization. (He is the brother of Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph).
With the selection of Joseph’s contract – and the addition of right-hander Luis Ortiz earlier this week – the Orioles’ organizational roster is at a full 40 players.