The Orioles will bring up an eighth bullpen arm from the minors before Friday’s series opener in Cleveland, with either left-hander Luis Gonzalez or right-hander Ryan Meisinger expected to get the nod.
The addition would allow the club to remain at eight relievers after the Orioles optioned right-hander Evan Phillips following Wednesday’s 16-5 loss to the New York Mets.
The Orioles’ 40-man roster is currently at 38 players, so there is space to add Gonzalez. Meisinger is already on the organizational roster.
Both pitchers have provided multiple-inning relief appearances, something the Orioles are seeking as the team looks to bridge games in the middle innings with a new-look bullpen.