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Orioles' lefty Tanner Scott being used traditionally in spring, but still ticketed for starter role in minors

Hard-throwing left-handed pitching prospect Tanner Scott has been working regular one-inning stints for the Orioles this spring, leading to some speculation that he could be pitching his way onto the major league roster already.

But manager Buck Showalter said he believes the plan is still for Scott to pitch as a starter in three-inning stints in five-man rotation at Triple-A Norfolk, a plan that worked well for Scott last season at Double-A Bowie.

"We think he'd really benefit from him being here as much as we can," Showalter said. “That's kind of the idea—as long as he was able to defend himself and throw it over.