The Orioles had deep discussions Tuesday to decide whether to shut down left-hander Josh Rogers for the season, one of several multipronged decisions not purely focused on innings totals.
Rogers, one of three pitchers acquired from the New York Yankees in the Zach Britton trade and the first pitcher acquired in the team’s bevy of deadline deals to make a major league start, is new to the organization and has made just three starts as the big league level.
Before Tuesday’s game, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club had a clear idea of which way to go with Rogers, but wouldn’t tell reporters because he wanted to tell Rogers first during batting practice.