Matt Lindstrom (hamstring) proclaimed himself good to go after an appearance in a minor league game Sunday. Lindstrom said he didn't feel anything in his right leg during the appearance. He was pitching in a minor league game just in case the Orioles needed to backdate a DL move, but it's safe to assume he'll be fine for Opening Day.

Matt Lindstrom (hamstring) will make his next appearance in a minor league game. The Orioles don't think the reliever's tweaked hamstring is a big deal, but they're moving him to the minor league fields so that they can backdate a DL move, if needed. Lindstrom will help set up for the O's when he's healthy.

Matt Lindstrom (back) was cleared to resume mound workouts Monday in Orioles camp. Lindstrom has been sidelined for a few days due to mild discomfort in his lower back. The Orioles are simply playing it safe with the righty here in early March. He should pitch in a game Wednesday or Thursday.

Matt Lindstrom is out indefinitely with lower back soreness. Lindstrom was scratched from Friday's scheduled appearance and manager Buck Showalter indicated he won't be available this week. The extent of the injury is not currently known. A prolonged absence could impact Lindstrom's status for Opening Day.

Orioles acquired RHP Matt Lindstrom and RHP Jason Hammel from the Rockies for RHP Jeremy Guthrie. The trade was finalized early Monday morning. Lindstorm registered a cool 3.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 54 innings last season for Colorado and will presumably grab a setup spot in the Baltimore bullpen behind closer Jim Johnson. The 31-year-old is owed $3.6 million this year and carries a $4 million club option for 2013.

Rockies activated RHP Matt Lindstrom from the 15-day disabled list. Lindstrom wound up sitting out for about three weeks due to a nerve injury in his right arm. The setup man has posted a 2.89 ERA through 43 2/3 innings this season.

Matt Lindstrom (arm) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Colorado Springs. It was reported previously that Lindstrom could be activated from the DL on Sunday, the first day he's eligible, but obviously that won't happen. He'll make an additional rehab appearance Wednesday before possibly being activated by next weekend.

Matt Lindstrom (arm) is likely to be activated from the disabled list on Sunday, the first day he's eligible. Lindstrom has been playing catch without any issues and will throw a bullpen session Saturday before being activated the next day if the session goes well. He's been out since the beginning of the month with a nerve injury in his right arm.

Matt Lindstrom (arm) played catch before Tuesday's game. Rockies manager Jim Tracy said only that Lindstrom is progressing well, but he didn't offer a timetable for the right-hander's return. He seems likely to be activated when roster expand.

Rockies placed RHP Matt Lindstrom on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6, with a nerve injury in his right arm. The severity of the injury is not yet known. Lindstrom, 31, has a 2.89 ERA and 30/11 K/BB ratio over 43 2/3 innings this season. Edgar Gonzalez will take his place in the bullpen.