Vielma (knee) was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears room for Dillon Tate, who was added to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Vielma appeared in just 18 games between Triple-A Norfolk and the big club in 2018 due to a fractured kneecap. He struggled at both stops, hitting just .143 for the Orioles and .184 for the Tides. The 24-year-old will now be subjected to waivers.

Manager Buck Showalter said Vielma's knee injury isn't thought to be season-ending, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vielma, who is on the minor-league disabled list, is set to undergo surgery sometime in the coming weeks after suffering a fractured patella during a game with Triple-A Norfolk last week. While the Orioles haven't laid out a timetable for his recovery yet, it sounds like the 23-year-old could be back in action sometime later this year if everything goes as planned with his rehab.

Vielma will undergo surgery to fix his fractured patella, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's still unclear how long he'll be out of action, but surgery is a bad sign regardless. Consider Vielma out indefinitely for the time being.

Vielma exited Wednesday's minor-league game with a knee injury, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vielma was carted off the field, suggesting the injury could be more than just a minor issue. He'll head back to Baltimore to undergo further testing Thursday.

Vielma was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Jonathan Schoop came off the disabled list Tuesday, resulting in Vielma returning to Triple-A Norfolk. Vielma has appeared in just six games in the majors this season, going 1-for-7 with four strikeouts in that time.

Vielma was officially recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

On Monday the Orioles announced their plans to recall Vielma from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Tuesday's game, so this move comes as no surprise. In a corresponding move, Luis Sardinas (back) was placed on the disabled list. Vielma has appeared in 11 games with Norfolk this season, over which he's hit a dismal .194 with a .574 OPS.

Vielma will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of the Orioles' series opener with the Angels on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring a late change in plans, Vielma will assume the active roster spot of Luis Sardinas, who will land on the 10-day disabled list due to a sore lower back. Vielma could temporarily act as the top backup at second base, third base and shortstop with the Orioles' other reserve infielder, Danny Valencia, considered day-to-day with a tight hamstring.

Vielma was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

He hasn't been down for the required 10 days, so he needs to be replacing a player heading to the disabled list, and that figures to be Tim Beckham (groin/Achilles). The Orioles don't have much infield depth, as Jonathan Schoop (oblique) is also on the DL, so Vielma could be in line for a handful of starts in the short term. He hit .263/.391/.421 in 23 plate appearances at Triple-A this year, but has typically been much less productive at the plate over longer minor-league stints.

Vielma was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old played sparingly during his time in the majors, logging just three appearances. He'll head back to the minors to develop further for now. Lefty Tanner Scott was recalled from Triple-A to replace Vielma on the active roster.

Vielma was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Wednesday's game.

EDGE Analysis

Vielma will serve as depth in the Orioles' infield moving forward, though he's unlikely to make much of an impact at the fantasy level. Over the course of the 2017 season at the Triple-A level, Vielma slashed .206/.233/.260 in Minnesota's system.