Outfielder Michael Bourn, who was in camp with the Orioles for less than a week before breaking his finger and spending the spring on the sideline, requested and was granted his release Monday.
Bourn, who had an opt-out in his contract, said Saturday that he needed to spend two more weeks in a splint that immobilizes his finger, meaning a late-April return was probably the most optimistic outlook.
However, without a clear path to the roster, Bourn opted to leave the club.
On Saturday he said he was "looking forward to trying to open the season with the team," but wasn't sure if he'd exercise his contractual right to leave in the face of what is already a crowded outfield.