Right-hander Berken To Make Orioles Debut Tonight

Reliever Dennis Sarfate, who has been on the disabled list with a circulatory condition in his right middle finger since May 3, expects to begin throwing June 5 with hopes to be back in the majors by the end of June or early July.

He'll start by throwing catch at 90 feet and within a week or so should be able to throw off a mound. Sarfate, who hasn't had a reoccurrence of the lack of feeling in his finger, is antsy to begin throwing again.

"It's been tough watching the guys on TV, not going on the road with them," Sarfate said. "But I've got work to do. I've got to get better and hopefully, when I come back, everything will be fine."

Around the horn

Lefty Brian Matusz, the Orioles No. 1 pick last year who is pitching at Single-A Frederick, was in the Orioles' clubhouse Monday. The Keys had the day off, so he decided to come to Camden Yards. ... Roberts' triple marked the third consecutive game in which an Oriole has tripled. The last time that happened was May 2005, when the Orioles tripled in a club-record five straight games. ... The Orioles will wait to make a determination on their Thursday starter until after Koji Uehara (hamstring) throws a side session today.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec contributed to this article.