PHILADELPHIA -- The roster spot left open by Colby Rasmus' abrupt departure from the Orioles was filled on Wednesday afternoon when the O's recalled outfielder Joey Rickard from Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles placed Rasmus on the restricted list before Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Since the move came so close to game time, they didn't have the opportunity to call up another player to Citizens Bank Park and instead played with a short bench.
Rickard owns a .203 average with six walks, five home runs and a double in 86 Major League plate appearances this season.