Jason Berken will receive an MRA on his right elbow Monday in Baltimore. An MRA is basically the same thing as an MRI, expect that dye is injected so the doctor can more clearly read the results. Berken visited Dr. Lewis Yocum on Sunday, with the results from that exam not known. The O's have yet to place him on the DL, but it seems like a foregone conclusion that they will.

Jason Berken will be placed on the disabled list due to right elbow discomfort. Berken will pay a visit to Dr. Lewis Yocum on Sunday, which is never a good sign. He's posted a 5.80 ERA and 1.81 WHIP over 35 appearances this season, though the numbers are skewed by an outing on July 30 when he allowed seven runs over 2 2/3 innings.

Orioles recalled RHP Jason Berken from Triple-A Norfolk. He'll take the place of the injured Cesar Izturis on the 25-man roster. Berken, 27, has a 6.27 ERA and 35/16 K/BB ratio over 37 1/3 innings with the big club this season. Look for him in a long relief role.

Orioles optioned RHP Jason Berken to Triple-A Norfolk. Berken was pummeled for seven runs over 2 2/3 innings Saturday, earning him a ticket to the minors. He should return before the year is over.