Orioles' Josh Lucas: Contract select by Orioles

Lucas' contract was selected by the Orioles on Monday.

Lucas spent a brief period on the big-league roster early in the season, allowing a pair of runs in 4.1 innings of work before being designated for assignment in late April. He's back to fill a bullpen spot, with Nathan Karns (forearm) transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.