Hunter lined up for Monday: The Orioles finalized their rotation plans coming out of Thursday's off day. Jason Hammel, Bruce Chen and Brian Matusz will pitch during a three-game series against the Royals, which starts in Friday. Tommy Hunter will then start Monday at Toronto and be followed by Jake Arrieta before the rotation resets. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Hunter might not have many more starts lined up with Zach Britton on the rehab path. Hunter hasn't been overly impressive this season, posting a 5.07 ERA in nine starts. He did hold Toronto to one run on three hits and three walks in a win on April 24, but he also allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks in six innings against Toronto on April 13. Hunter is nothing more than risky AL-only Fantasy option for Week 9 (May 28-June 3), even if he potentially is a two-start pitcher. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/21/2012 22:33 Ortiz's HR sparks Red Sox comeback
David Ortiz homered in the sixth inning to start Boston's comeback from a three-run deficit, and the Red Sox got three hits from Will Middlebrooks in an 8-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
05/19/2012 12:45 Di Fino: What's in a name?
When you see the name Montero dangled in a trade, which one would you assume it is? What about Soriano? Our Nando Di Fino has a little fun with some similar names to help owners evaluate players.
05/17/2012 00:37 Jones, Orioles clip Royals in 15
Adam Jones homered with one out in the 15th inning, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
05/10/2012 22:06 Hamilton hits 15th HR, Rangers split DH
Josh Hamilton hit his major league-leading 15th homer, Derek Holland pitched six innings of four-hit ball, and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 on Thursday night for a doubleheader split.
With his strong finish to the 2011 campaign, Tommy Hunter assured he would be considered for the starting rotation for the upcoming season. Hunter allowed just five earned runs over his last three starts with the Orioles -- a span of 18 2/3 innings -- as he showed improvement following his trade from the Rangers in July. Now, he looks to spread that production over an entire season for Baltimore as the 25-year-old is set to compete for a starting job in spring training. The right-hander finished 3-3 with a 5.06 ERA in 12 appearances (11 starts) with the Orioles, while striking out 35 batters in 69 1/3 innings. Hunter pitched out of the bullpen for Texas and registered a quality 2.93 ERA in eight relief appearances. He isn't an overwhelming strikeout pitcher and has topped double digits in wins only once in his career. If Hunter lands a starting role, he is still unlikely to post an impressive ERA but wins could be tough to come by. Consider Hunter more of an AL-only Fantasy option on Draft Day. (Updated 2/13/12)
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