Orioles activate outfielder Cedric Mullins from injured list

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins from the injured checklist earlier than their recreation Saturday in opposition to Seattle.

Mullins had been out since late May due to a proper groin pressure. He was within the beginning lineup because the designated hitter, batting leadoff.

Baltimore additionally recalled left-hander Bruce Zimmermann from Norfolk and optioned right-hander Logan Gillaspie and infielder Josh Lester to the Triple-A farm staff.

Mullins was hitting .263 with eight dwelling runs, 39 RBIs and 13 steals when he obtained damage. Despite being with out him for greater than three weeks, the Orioles shave the third-best file within the American League. Baltimore signed veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks, who has performed nicely since becoming a member of the staff.