The Orioles gave right-hander David Hess his first major league callup on Sunday, recalling the pitcher from Triple-A Norfolk before Sunday’s scheduled matinee at Fenway Park.
In a corresponding move, the team optioned left-handed reliever Donnie Hart to Triple-A Norfolk after he threw multiple-inning outings on consecutive days in the first two games of this weekend’s series against Boston.
The 24-year-old Hess was slated to make his second start with Norfolk on Saturday but was scratched. He allowed just one run on three hits over five innings striking out seven and walking none in his only previous start with the Tides this season.