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Orioles on deck: Álvarez designated for assignment, plus what to watch Tuesday at Nationals

Where: Nationals Park

First pitch: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MASN2/105.7 The Fan

Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP David Hess (2-3, 4.13 ERA) vs. Nationals RHP Jefry Rodríguez (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Before Tuesday’s game, the Orioles made a series of roster moves. They officially called up catcher Caleb Joseph after optioning catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. They also selected the contract of utility man Steve Wilkerson from Norfolk and designated Pedro Álvarez for assignment to make room.

Joseph, 32, has played 24 games with the Orioles this season, but was sent down after batting .