Watson (neck) is scheduled to appear in relief for the Orioles in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Watson experienced neck tightness about two weeks ago and was briefly shut down as a result, but he's scheduled out fine during his subsequent bullpen sessions and live throwing sessions and will now make his spring debut. The 25-year-old right-hander is attending camp as a non-roster invitee and is likely to open the campaign at Triple-A Norfolk.
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Orioles' Ryan Watson: Resumes throwing
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Watson said his neck is feeling better, and he has resumed throwing, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Watson missed his scheduled appearance Tuesday with neck soreness, but it doesn't seem to be an issue that will hold him out for long. The 25-year-old figures to get into game action before the end of spring training, and he will likely report to Triple-A Norfolk for the start of the season.
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Orioles' Ryan Watson: Held out with neck soreness
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Watson didn't make an appearance during the Orioles' Grapefruit League contest Tuesday because of neck soreness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
The 25-year-old finished the 2022 season at Triple-A Norfolk and is likely headed back there to start 2023.
