The Orioles selected the contract of utility infielder Steve Wilkerson on Tuesday afternoon and cut designated hitter Pedro Álvarez, a move that could signal the beginning of a roster overhaul for the team.
Wilkerson, 26, went into the offseason with the opportunity to earn a roster spot this year, but he opened this season serving a 50-game suspension for the stimulant amphetamine.
But since returning, he hit .290/.362/.500 with four doubles, three homers and nine RBIs in 16 games with Triple-A Norfolk. He has also played five positions during that time — second base (eight starts), third base (two starts), shortstop (two starts), left field (three starts) and right field (one start).