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Orioles announce Wright as 4th starter

"Mike won the job," Showalter said. "Mike pitched well this spring and had a great year last year in Triple-A. It's his time. I don't know how much simpler you can make it."

Wright went 2-2 with a 4.79 ERA in six starts this spring, pitching 20 2/3 innings with six walks and 17 strikeouts. This will be his first Opening Day roster. Wright, 26, made his Major League debut on May 17 and finished the 2015 season 3-5 with a 6.04 ERA in 12 games (nine starts) for the Orioles and 9-1 with a 2.22 ERA in 15 games (14 starts) for Triple-A Norfolk.