Orioles recall Beau Sulser, option Vespi, add McCarty from Cleveland; Hall strikes out 14 in 6 innings for Norfolk

BALTIMORE—Needing a fresh bullpen arm, the Orioles recalled right-hander Beau Sulser from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Sulser, the younger brother of former Oriole reliever Cole Sulser, allowed two runs on seven hits in three innings on May 27^th in his only appearance for the Orioles.

Sulser, who was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh on May 14^th, has a 3.20 earned-run average in 19 2/3 innings in seven appearances with Norfolk.

The Orioles optioned left-hander Nick Vespi to Norfolk. Vespi was 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA in 12 appearances with the Orioles. He did not allow a run in his first four appearances, but gave up six runs on six hits on on June 29^{th in} Seattle while recording just one out. He also gave up a home run and got just one out in Tuesday night’s 10-9, 10-inning win over the Texas Rangers.

The Orioles also claimed left-hander Kirk McCarty off waivers from Cleveland. The 26-year-old McCarty was 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in three games, two starts with the Guardians. He was optioned to the Tides.

To make room for McCarty on the roster, the Orioles designated right-hander Marcos Diplán for assignment. Diplán had a 1.59 ERA in five appearances this season for the Orioles.

Hall strikes out 14: Oriole pitching prospect DL Hall struck out 14 in six innings, allowing a run on three hits, as Norfolk beat Jacksonville, 6-1. Hall (2-3) walked two and threw 98 pitches.

Designated hitter Rylan Bannon drove in three runs, and hit his 10^th home run, a two-run shot. Second baseman Terrin Vavra drove in two runs.

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