The Orioles have optioned right-handed pitcher Mike Wright to Triple-A Norfolk.
Wright, who had an 8.38 ERA this spring, is technically still in contention for the fifth starter's job. If lefty Wade Miley isn't ready, the Orioles could need another starter as early as April 8 or 9.
"I've told a few of them here, 'I like that you're working on your arm slot, or which side of the rubber you're on, posting up on your back leg, not being so rotational, get down the hill," manager Buck Showalter said. "I like that. I got that, but get somebody out!'
"That's kind of where we are in this part of spring. People we take can get people out. Mike can be one of those guys."
