Kyle Stowers is back. The outfielder has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and placed right into the starting lineup, batting fourth. Perhaps the Orioles are hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. Stowers homered three times on Friday and has, in general, looked quite good with the Tides (.293/.427/.569 in 17 games). And with the righty-heavy Royals on deck maybe he will actually get multiple opportunities in a row to play.
Joey Ortiz was sent back to Norfolk to make room. The rookie played in all three of the games in Detroit this weekend, and he had driven in four runs.