Orioles recall RHP Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk; LHP Wei-Yin Chen optioned to Gulf Coast League Orioles

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP KEVIN GAUSMAN from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned LHP WEI-YIN CHEN to the GCL Orioles.

Gausman, 22, is 1-2 with a 4.04 ERA (35.2IP, 16ER), nine walks and 33 strikeouts in eight games (seven starts) for the Tides. He went 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA (18.0IP, 2ER), four walks and 17 strikeouts in four starts in August. In nine games (five starts) with the Orioles this season, Gausman is 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA (33.1IP, 23ER).

Chen, 28, is 7-7 with a 3.76 ERA (105.1IP, 44ER) in 17 starts for the Orioles this season.