Orioles recalled RHP Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk. Gausman will start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Rays. With Bud Norris (groin) out for at least the next couple weeks, Gausman will get at least one additional start, and with the way he's pitched lately could remain in the rotation indefinitely.

Kevin Gausman allowed two earned runs on three hits in an inning of work Monday at Triple-A Norfolk. Gausman gave up a single to Robert Andino, a two-run homer to Chris Dickerson, and then a two-out single to Brent Morel before closing out the frame. The 23-year-old right-hander was merely getting some work in as a between-starts tuneup for his scheduled major league outing Friday against the Rays. He remains a strong fantasy option for that start -- which is part of a doubleheader with Tampa Bay.

Kevin Gausman is scheduled to pitch one inning Monday night at Triple-A Norfolk. It will function like a between-starts bullpen session to keep Gausman on track for his next major league start in Friday's doubleheader against the Rays. The talented 23-year-old owns a 2.74 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 23 innings (four outings) this season for the Orioles. He should have a permanent spot in the Baltimore rotation soon.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Kevin Gausman will be called back up from the minors to start in a doubleheader against the Rays next Friday. Gausman was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Friday's game, but it was strictly a procedural move. The Orioles can bring him back as the 26th man for next Friday's doubleheader.

Orioles optioned RHP Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk. It's a little surprising to see Gausman be sent down given how he has pitched recently, but the Orioles would like to add another reliever. On the bright side, the 23-year-old could return to pitch in next Friday's doubleheader against the Rays. We're guessing they plan to do exactly that.

Kevin Gausman allowed five hits over six innings and combined with Tommy Hunter and Zach Britton on a shutout of the Rays on Wednesday. Gausman took another step towards securing his rotation spot with this one, even if it did come against a dysfunctional offense in Tampa Bay. Since getting his second calleup of the year, Gausman has allowed two runs over 19 innings, winning all three of his starts. He's still far from a sure thing, but he has too much upside to be left unowned in mixed leagues.

Kevin Gausman is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Rays. Miguel Gonzalez (oblique) will make his first start back from the disabled list on Tuesday if he's not needed out of the bullpen before then. Orioles manager Buck Showalter has said the club will not go to a six-man rotation, but it appears at least for one turn that they will. Gausman has been terrific in both of his starts since his recall and could make another statement Wednesday in what will be a juicy matchup. If he pitches well again, it's going to be hard for the O's to bump him from the rotation.

Kevin Gausman is expected to be removed from the Orioles' rotation when Miguel Gonzalez (oblique) returns from the disabled list. Gonzalez could replace Gausman as soon as early next week, or he could make another rehab start. Gausman has been terrific in both of his starts since his recall -- against the A's and Blue Jays, no less -- but he's still going to be either sent to the bullpen or to Triple-A. Manager Buck Showalter previously brought up the possibility of a six-man rotation, but he ruled that out Thursday.

Kevin Gausman earned his second win, allowing one run over six innings in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. That's two out of two solid starts since the right-hander rejoined the Orioles' rotation. Gausman allowed five hits, walked three, and struck out three in the effort. In three starts overall, he has a 3.71 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and an 11/6 K/BB ratio in 17 innings. Gausman will face the Rays on the road in his next outing.

Kevin Gausman won for the first time in seven major league starts by limiting the A's to one run in seven innings Saturday. Finally, that's the Gausman the Orioles were hoping to see. He allowed four hits, walked one and struck out six against one of baseball's best offenses. The performance should ensure that he sticks around until Miguel Gonzalez comes off the disabled list, and if he pitches up to his ability, the Orioles will find room for him after that. Of course, despite his ample upside, we'd still be nervous about trying him in mixed leagues, what with the Blue Jays next up in the schedule.