With second baseman Jonathan Schoop already on the disabled list and infielder Tim Beckham potentially joining him, the Orioles claimed infielder Jace Peterson – a left-handed hitting utility man -- off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday afternoon to provide immediate infield help.
He is expected to report to the major league club on Wednesday, the Orioles announced.
Beckham, who left Monday’s game after re-aggravating his groin running to first base following an eighth-inning single, could be placed on the DL as soon as today before the Orioles’ series opener against Tampa Bay at Camden Yards.