Dane Sardinha failed his physical with the Orioles. Sardinha inked a minor league contract earlier this month but was revealed to have lingering medical problems when he arrived at spring camp. The O's are likely to make a move soon to ensure they have enough catching depth.

Orioles signed C Dane Sardinha to a minor league contract. Sardinha, 32, batted just .219 with a .669 OPS in 43 plate appearances last season for the Phillies. But he's always been a pretty solid defender and will operate as organizational catching depth in 2012 for the Orioles.

Dane Sardinha is now a free agent. Sardinha batted .219 with a .669 OPS in 43 plate appearances for the Phillies this season and didn't fare much better in the minors. The 32-year-old will likely be on the lookout for a minor league contract.

Phillies sent C Dane Sardinha outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. With Brian Schneider coming off the disabled list, Sardinha was no longer needed in Philly. Through 32 at-bats this season, he was hitting .219 with one RBI.