53 Zach Britton, SP

Despite Zach Britton's surprising performance in a winning effort Tuesday against the Tigers, Orioles manager Buck Showalter is non-committal when it comes to the subject of Britton earning another start, according to The Baltimore Sun. Britton's status hinges on Jason Hammel's recovery from a stomach virus and Miguel Gonzalez's return from a paternity leave.

"He’s an option," Showalter said of Britton. "We’ve got a lot of things going on. We’re taking a look at [Wei-Yin] Chen’s outing on Thursday, see where we project him after that, see when Ham, when Ham’s comfortable to go and when we see Miguel back. We [don’t] know what the plans are until you get it here. And Freddy [Garcia], if we have to use Freddy out of the 'pen or not tomorrow. We’ll proceed, and see where it takes us. He did a nice job, all things considered. I’d like to see him get a little deeper."

Orioles starter Zach Britton, who was called up for a spot start Tuesday in Detroit, was highly effective for Baltimore in a win against the Tigers.

Britton, who had been pitching well at Triple-A Norfolk of late, stated his case to remain in the rotation as he pulled a win for the Orioles. Britton earned his first win of the year, as he gave up just a Matt Tuiasosopo solo homer in the fifth inning as the only run he allowed.

The left-handed starter allowed five hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings. He was pulled relatively early after 93 pitches in favor of Darren O'Day. Britton had one strikeout and his ERA on the year is at 5.56.

His only other start this season before Tuesday came on April 29 at Seattle. He lost that day with six runs allowed over six innings. The Orioles have not scheduled another start for Britton, who could go right back to Norfolk.

The Orioles have officially recalled pitcher Zach Britton for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

The move was expected, as manager Buck Showalter on Monday confirmed Britton would start the next day. Britton has a 3.28 ERA in 11 starts at Triple-A Norfolk. He started one game in the majors this year, giving up six runs over six innings. Britton will oppose Justin Verlander. 

Orioles starting pitcher Zach Britton is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday to start against the Tigers after Jason Hammel was scratched again because of an illness, manager Buck Showalter said Monday. Britton has made only one start for Baltimore this season, losing to Seattle April 29 after allowing six runs on 10 hits in six innings.

The Orioles scratched starter Zach Britton from his scheduled outing with Triple-A Norfolk Sunday, MASNSports.com reports. With Jason Hammel under the weather, Britton is likely to take his start Monday in Detroit. 

Britton has made one start for the Orioles this season. He gave up six earned runs on 10 hits over six innings in a loss at Seattle on April 29. Britton has gone 3-2 with a 3.24 ERA over his last 10 starts with Norfolk with 19 walks and 43 strikeouts over 58 1/3 innings.