49 Jair Jurrjens, SP

Orioles pitcher Jair Jurrjens has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday.

Jurrjens was called up to make a start Saturday against the Rays. He gave up four runs over five innings. In 51 2/3 innings in Triple-A, Jurrjens has a 3.14 ERA. 

Making his first start of the season Saturday against the Rays, Orioles pitcher Jair Jurrjens surrendered four earned runs on six hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out five.

Jurrjens, who took the place of the injured Wei-Yin Chen in the rotation, is slated to face the Blue Jays on the road Thursday in his next start.

The Orioles officially recalled Jair Jurrjens to start Saturday at Camden Yards against the Tampa Bay Rays.

In eight starts for Triple-A Norfolk this season, Jurrjens has registered a 4-1 record and 3.14 ERA while displaying improved command.

Orioles pitcher Jair Jurrjens is expected to make his team debut Saturday against Tampa Bay, Fox Sports reports. Baltimore is in need of a starting pitcher with Wei-Yin Chen headed to the disabled list with an oblique injury and Jurrjens has enjoyed sound success in the minors.

In eight starts for Triple-A Norfolk this season, Jurrjens has registered a 4-1 record and 3.14 ERA while displaying improved command. The veteran right-hander has amassed 16 strikeouts and just two walks over his past three outings, completing at least seven innings in two games. Most importantly, he has also surrendered just two home runs over 51 2/3 total innings on the year.