Orioles on deck: Pitching matchup, roster move and how to watch Monday’s game at Twins

Starting pitchers: Twins RHP Matt Shoemaker (2-5, 6.08 ERA) vs. Orioles LHP John Means (4-0, 1.70 ERA)

Roster move: The Orioles announced that INF Rio Ruiz was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies. Ruiz was designated for assignment when INF/OF Stevie Wilkerson was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk last week.

Orioles at Nationals — Orioles' Anthony Santander strikes out against the Nationals to end the game. The Nationals defeated the Orioles by score of 6 to 5 at Nationals Park on May 23, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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