The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated RHP VANCE WORLEY and C CALEB JOSEPH from the 15-day disabled list, selected the contract of RHP CHAZ ROE from Triple-A Norfolk, optioned RHP OLIVER DRAKE and C FRANCISCO PEÑA to Triple-A Norfolk, and placed LHP T.J. McFARLAND on the 15-day disabled list with left knee inflammation (retroactive to June 29).
Worley, 28, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 14 (retroactive to June 13) with a right groin strain. Over two rehabilitation games (one start) between Double-A Bowie and Class A-Advanced Frederick, he pitched to a 1.93 ERA (1 ER/4.2 IP). In 17 games (two starts) with the Orioles this season, Worley has gone 2-0 with a 2.66 ERA (12 ER/40.2 IP), including a 1.80 ERA (6 ER/30.0 IP) in 15 games as a reliever.