When Orioles manager Brandon Hyde met with right-hander David Hess on Friday and explained the team’s plan to temporarily move him to the bullpen, Hess’ response carried a waft of opportunity.
Although the Orioles will start left-hander John Means in place of Hess on Monday against the Chicago White Sox, Hess sees his potential use as a reliever for the time being as a chance to make an impact.
“Really at this point, whatever is best for the team is what I want to do,” Hess said. “I met with him yesterday and he said, right now, just with having six starters, he felt like that was the best move for the club and for me right now, and I think it was a good decision on his part.