O's invite 12 non-roster players to spring training

The Orioles announced today that they have signed and invited 12 non-roster players to their major league spring training camp in Sarasota, Fla.

The club invited the following: pitchers Chris George, Mike Hinckley, Jake Arrieta, Frank Mata, Josh Perrault, Alfredo Simon and Ross Wolf; outfielder Jeff Salazar and infielder Scott Moore; and catchers Michel Hernandez, Caleb Joseph and Chad Moeller.

The Orioles' first workout for pitchers and catchers will be held Feb. 18, followed by the first full-squad workout on Feb. 23. The team opens Grapefruit League play against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 3 at Ed Smith Stadium.