Showalter not concerned with identifying Opening Day starter

Orioles manager says 'it's not a topic of conversation with us at all'

Despite the fact that top prospect Dylan Bundy was optioned to Class-A Delmarva on Sunday, it doesn't mean he will start the season in low Class-A, Showalter said. … Catcher Ronny Paulino, who missed the first three weeks of camp with visa issues, could start at DH Tuesday vs. the Rays. … Showalter said it was "obvious" that neither third baseman Josh Bell nor second baseman Ryan Adams — both of whom were cut Sunday — were going to make the club. The fact that both play just one position hurt them. … Right-hander Chris Tillman, who fared well Sunday vs. Boston, said coming into camp in better shape is helping him with his delivery. … Even though he was technically sent down to minor league camp Sunday, top prospect Manny Machado was back with the travel squad Monday and was a late sub. He has played in eight of nine games. He took a batted ball to the right leg during batting practice but was OK. … Showalter said several players who need work could participate in the minor league Class-A game on Monday, the team's only scheduled off day. … After Ryan Flaherty made his second error of the spring at shortstop Monday, Showalter said there's possibility he could also play some first base as well.

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