Baltimore Orioles Select Contract of Veteran Infielder Before White Sox Game

What Happened?

The Baltimore Orioles have selected the contract of veteran infielder Richie Martin before their game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Martin, 28, was signed to a minor league contract in March and was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

He has been impressive in Triple-A, batting .327 with four home runs and 19 RBIs in 46 games.

Why is This Important?

Martin provides the Orioles with a versatile infielder who can play multiple positions.

He has played 36 games at shortstop, 35 games at second base, and 19 games at third base in his minor league career.

Martin also has a strong track record in the majors, hitting .274 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs in 239 games.

What's Next?

Martin is expected to make his Orioles debut on Tuesday night against the White Sox.

He will likely slot into the lineup at shortstop, with Jorge Mateo moving to second base.

Martin's addition should give the Orioles a boost as they try to improve their record and make a push for a wild-card berth.