Joe Saunders pitched well in Friday's victory over the Rangers to win the AL Wild Card, allowing just one run on six hits over 5 2/3 strong innings of work. Saunders walked one and struck out four in the game. The only damage against him came in the first inning, when Ian Kinsler scored on a double play groundout from Josh Hamilton. Saunders weaved his way in and out of trouble all evening, allowing at least one base-runner in every inning until the sixth, but he made key pitches when necessary, including inducing three double plays. Saunders handed it over to a very capable bullpen, which has produced an astounding 75-0 record when leading after seven innings on the year.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced that Joe Saunders will start against the Rangers in Friday's Wild Card game. Showalter was also considering Steve Johnson, but he ultimately decided to go with the veteran. Saunders has pitched well since joining the Orioles, posting a 3.63 ERA and 23/8 K/BB ratio in 44 2/3 innings over eight starts. The Rangers led the AL with a .793 OPS against southpaws this season. The Orioles figure to have all hands on deck in the do-or-die situation.

Joe Saunders held the Red Sox to three earned runs over 7 1/3 innings Sunday in an Orioles win. Saunders fanned five batters and did not issue a single walk. It was a nice bounceback outing for the left-hander, who struggled last week against the Blue Jays. He'll finish the regular season having posted a 3.63 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 44 2/3 innings with the O's.

Joe Saunders will start Sunday against the Red Sox. Meanwhile, Wei-Yin Chen will start Monday against the Rays. Saunders allowed four runs (three earned) over 6 1/3 innings in his last start Monday against the Blue Jays and has a 3.62 ERA and 18/9 K/BB ratio over 37 1/3 innings since joining the O's. It's tough to trust him outside of AL-only fantasy leagues, even with the favorable matchup.

Joe Saunders struggled in a loss to Toronto on Tuesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on 11 hits in 6 1/3 innings. Saunders punched out two without issuing one walk. In his six starts since joining the Orioles, he's compiled a 2-3 record, 3.62 ERA and 18/9 K/BB ratio over 37 1/3 innings. He'll look to finish the regular season strong when he does battle against the Rays in Tampa Bay on Monday.

Joe Saunders worked eight innings and allowed one run Wednesday versus the Mariners at Safeco. Saunders should offer the Mariners his services for free in order to pitch at Safeco next season; it'd likely pay off in his next contract. He wasn't involved in the decision tonight, but he's 6-0 with a 1.96 ERA in 55 innings lifetime in Seattle.

Joe Saunders has been confirmed for Wednesday night's start against the White Sox. Saunders was acquired this past Sunday from the Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom. He had a decent set of numbers for Arizona but should remain unowned in most fantasy formats given that he's now in baseball's more offensively-inclined league.

Joe Saunders will likely make his Orioles' debut Wednesday against the White Sox. Saunders was acquired from the Diamondbacks on Sunday for Matt Lindstrom and a player to be named later. He won't be officially added to the roster until after Monday's game. If Saunders does indeed start Wednesday, Zach Britton will go Thursday.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports the Orioles have acquired Joe Saunders from the Diamondbacks.

According to Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks "appear to have found a trading partner" for left-handed starter Joe Saunders. Saunders cleared waivers on Friday, so he's eligible to be traded to any team. Nick Piecoro, also of the Arizona Republic, notes that the Orioles have expressed the most interest. Saunders has registered a 4.22 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 89/31 K/BB ratio in 130 innings this season.