Unfortunately, he also couldn't keep Toronto in the yard. Stinson surrendered four home runs as the Blue Jays hammered the ball every time they anticipated a strike would be thrown. J.P. Arencibia hit a two-run shot in the second inning and Rajai Davis, Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista followed with solo shots in each of the third, fourth and sixth innings, respectively. 

Otherwise, Stinson was solid over 5 2/3 innings. He didn't allow a run that didn't come on a homer as he gave up five runs on five hits and a walk over 76 pitches. Stinson struck out three on the outing and was optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk following the game. 

Baltimore came back to tie the score and send the game into extra innings as Stinson happily settled for the no-decision. 

Stinson arrived in the O's clubhouse Tuesday, but the move hasn't been made official. Once Stinson is officially added to the roster, a reliever will likely be sent down. The most logical choice seems to be Alex Burnett, who was added Monday.

The team needs a starter, and Stinson has been mentioned as an option. The move has not been made official and his role is unclear right now. Given the club's need, it seems likely he would start Wednesday.

Stinson spent most of last season with the Brewers' Triple-A club. In 145 1/3 innings at that level, he had a 3.16 ERA. Stinson was called up and pitched 9 1/3 innings with the major-league club last year. 

Stinson, 25, was claimed from Milwaukee on March 29. He spent the bulk of 2012 at Triple-A Nashville in the Milwaukee system, where he recorded a 3.16 ERA in 145 1/3 innings, largely as a starter. The Athletics have 10 days to trade, release or assign Stinson to the minor leagues.