Jason Hammel said that his right knee wasn't an issue in Tuesday's start against the Red Sox. Hammel has dealt with right knee soreness for the past month and while it's not gone completely, it's something he is able to tolerate. "Knee is getting better each time out," said Hammel, who gave up two runs (one earned) over six innings Tuesday in a no-decision against Boston. "It's manageable right now."

Jason Hammel allowed four runs - all via solo home runs - on nine hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings of Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. Hammel struck out five as he fell to 6-2. Edwin Encarnacion, Colby Rasmus, Brett Lawrie and Rajai Davis all took him deep. The non-quality start was Hammel's third in his past four outings, and leaves him with a 3.06 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 58/19 K/BB ratio through 61 2/3 frames. He'll get the Red Sox in Boston next week. Leave him benched for that one.

Jason Hammel said he doesn't feel any pain in his knee following Monday's outing and is on track to make his scheduled start Saturday against the Nationals. Hammel struggled Monday, giving up five runs - four earned - on seven hits and three walks over five innings, but he's feeling fine physically. "I felt fatigue from just not being on my feet," said Hammel, who has been receiving daily treatment on his knee. "But other than that, no pain, no soreness or stiffness." Hammel holds a 2.68 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over seven starts this season.

Jason Hammel returned to action on Monday May 14.

Jason Hammel struggled in his return to the mound Monday, giving up five runs - four earned - on seven hits and three walks over five innings of work in a loss to the Yankees. He struck out three and was taken deep by Curtis Granderson. It's Hammel's first outing since he was skipped over last week due to a knee injury, and he obviously wasn't sharp. He was probably due for a clunker, though, after allowing two or fewer runs in all six of his previous outings. Hammel will take a 2.68 ERA and 1.10 WHIP into this weekend's start in DC.

Jason Hammel (knee) will start on Monday against the Yankees, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Sunday. Hammel was scratched from his scheduled Thursday start against the Rangers, but his knee's prognosis has improved since then. The 29-year-old right-hander is off to a great start, with a stellar 4-1 record, 2.09 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 38/11 K/BB ratio across 38 2/3 innings this year. He's been one of baseball's most surprising players.

Jason Hammel (knee) is tentatively scheduled to start on Monday or Tuesday. The good news is that he'll avoid the 15-day disabled list. The 29-year-old right-hander is off to a rocking start this season, with a stellar 4-1 record, 2.09 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 38/11 K/BB ratio across 38 2/3 innings this year. He's been one of baseball's most surprising players.

Jason Hammel (knee) will be skipped a full turn in the rotation, at least, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. An MRI taken Wednesday on Hammel's right knee showed only inflammation and fluid buildup. He was scratched from his scheduled Thursday start against the Rangers but should be able to avoid the 15-day disabled list. Dana Eveland is en route to Baltimore currently for a spot start Friday against the Rays. Hammel, 29, has registered a stellar 4-1 record, 2.09 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 38/11 K/BB ratio across 38 2/3 innings this year.

An MRI taken Wednesday on Jason Hammel's right knee showed only inflammation and fluid buildup. Hammel has been scratched from his scheduled Thursday start against the Rangers but should be able to avoid the 15-day disabled list. The Orioles haven't announced a replacement for Thursday.

Jason Hammel kept it rolling Saturday, giving up just two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight over 6 2/3 frames in an 8-2 win over the Red Sox. Hammel is now 4-1 on the year, he's allowed two or fewer runs in all six starts, and he's struck out 38 over 38 2/3 innings. Though we're not convinced he'll keep this up over the long haul, Hammel has shown glimpses before, so he should definitely be started with confidence while he's hot. He'll take a 2.09 ERA and 0.98 WHIP into next week's start against the Rangers.