Overview
- The Orioles, who claimed outfielder Michael Siani on Monday, immediately optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Baltimore designated right-hander Jose Espada for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
- Los Angeles had designated Siani for assignment after acquiring outfielder Alek Thomas in a trade last week.
- Siani, 26, hit .225/.355/.303 in 29 Triple-A games for the Dodgers and did not appear in a major league game for them.
- He bounced among the Cardinals, Braves, Dodgers, and Yankees over the winter through a string of DFAs and waiver claims.