Orioles Fifth Starter Competition May Get Clearer

3/27/17

By Rich Dubroff, PressBox

Even though the Baltimore Orioles have removed left-handed pitcher Chris Lee from the competition for the moment, that doesn't mean he couldn't be the Orioles fifth starter, manager Buck Showalter said.

Lee, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, was 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA in 13 spring innings.

"Chris has got a good arm. I like the way he can pitch with his fastball in the strike zone. It's going to give him the opportunity to work on secondary pitches. He's got a chance to help us -- this year," Showalter said.

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