The Orioles want him to stay healthy and keep progressing on his way to returning to the majors. No timetable is set for a promotion to Triple-A, however.
"I think he is very much right in the middle of everything; we just have to give him time to recover after missing a year," Stockstill said. "I don't think he has fallen in anyone's estimation. And when he goes out and does what he has done so far this year, he certainly has the attention of everyone."
Bowie bits: : Left-hander Wilfrido Perez, who made a strong impression in spring training, has converted his first three save opportunities and has not allowed a run in five games. ... Right-hander Sean Gleason was promoted from Single-A Frederick last week and allowed five earned runs in four innings in Sunday's loss to Akron. Gleason took the roster spot of right-hander Fredy Deza, who moved up to Norfolk. ... Through 11 games, first baseman Brandon Snyder has a team-best .364 average, two homers and eight RBIs. ... Outfielder Jeff Fiorentino, a former Oriole, had just two hits in his first 23 at-bats for the Baysox. ... Right-hander Brandon Erbe (McDonogh) is 0-2 but has allowed just one hit and one earned run in nine innings while striking out nine.
