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Orioles' Richard Bleier set to start rehab assignment; Ravens rookies throw out first pitch

Left-hander Richard Bleier, who has been on the injured list since early April because of shoulder soreness, has returned from the Orioles extended spring training facility and will begin an injury rehabilitation assignment at High-A Frederick on Tuesday night.

Bleier missed more than half of last season after undergoing lat surgery and was handled conservatively during spring training, but still came up sore after just four regular season appearances.

“”Tomorrow, I’ll start a rehab assignment in Frederick and kind of go from there,” Bleier said. “Get a few outings in. More than a few.