Orioles and Twins lineups (and notes)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde expects Logan Allen to report to the club on Friday, with the left-hander’s role to be determined later.

Allen was claimed on waivers today from the Guardians and added to a 40-man roster that’s full again. A corresponding 26-man roster move is pending.

“I don’t know much about him,” Hyde said. “(Tony) Mansolino managed him a few years ago. I had heard of him, I have seen him pitch. It’s a left-hander with a really good arm. Was a starter coming up, and I think we’re just going to take a look at a guy with a high ceiling and exceptional arm.”

Most of Allen’s appearances in the minors and 15 of 30 in the majors came as a starter. The Orioles could slot him in the rotation or use him as another left-hander in a bullpen that currently has Cionel Pérez, Paul Fry and Keegan Akin.

“It just happened,” Hyde said. “See what happens when he shows up.”

Tyler Nevin is available off the bench tonight after experiencing soreness in his groin area during Tuesday’s game and sitting out last night’s 9-4 win.

“Improved today,” Hyde said.

The big minor league news today was the club’s decision to bump catcher Adley Rutschman and left-hander DL Hall to Triple-A Norfolk. Hall started at Double-A Bowie today and Rutschman caught him.

“I’m excited for all of our prospects,” Hyde said. “We’ll have guys make their debuts this year. I don’t know the timetable on any of those guys. I obviously follow what’s happening very closely and know what’s happening with our upper levels and minor league prospects, but really focus on our team that’s here right now and the guys that we have, and try to get these guys better every single day. And when the prospects get here, we’ll be ready to roll.”

Bowie put pitchers Antonio Velez and Adam Stauffer on the injured list.

For the Orioles
Cedric Mullins CF
Trey Mancini DH
Anthony Santander RF
Austin Hays LF
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Rougned Odor 2B
Ramón Urías 3B
Robinson Chirinos C
Jorge Mateo SS

Spenser Watkins RHP

Today marks the one-year anniversary of John Means’ no-hitter in Seattle. He underwent ligament-reconstructive surgery on his left elbow a few weeks ago.

“He’s doing well,” Hyde said. “I texted with him a few days ago and he seemed upbeat. I think we’re going to see him soon.”

For the Twins
Byron Buxton CF
Carlos Correa SS
Jorge Polanco 2B
Max Kepler RF
Gio Urshela 3B
Gary Sánchez DH
Trevor Larnach LF
José Miranda 1B
Ryan Jeffers C

Chris Archer RHP