McFarland was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Rich Dubroff of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports. McFarland was recalled Wednesday, and allowed two runs over two innings in an outing Thursday that has now resulted in a demotion back to Triple-A. The move allowed the Orioles to recall Wei-Yin Chen, who will start Friday's contest.

McFarland was recalled by the Orioles on Wednesday, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. McFarland was sent down to Triple-A earlier in the month despite posting a 1.93 ERA over 10 outings. He figures to slot back in as a lefty option in middle relief for Baltimore. The Orioles optioned Oliver Drake to Triple-A Norfolk to clear roster space for McFarland.

McFarland was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk prior to Sunday's game, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. McFarland has managed to maintain a 1.93 ERA over 9.1 innings out of the bullpen with the big club, despite posting an ugly 2.14 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB ratio. The poor peripheral numbers will result in him heading back to the minors, with Tyler Wilson arriving from Norfolk in a corresponding move to fill out the Orioles' bullpen.

McFarland seems a likely candidate to head back to Triple-A before Sunday's game, MASN Sports reports. McFarland has been up with the Orioles while Brian Matusz served a suspension, and it makes sense since both are left-handers. He has allowed a base-runner in all 10 of his Orioles appearances this season, but his ERA is 1.93 despite a 2.14 WHIP. Eight walks in 9.1 innings has been the problem, but McFarland has 11 strikeouts, which is much better than the last two seasons with the Orioles (6.2 K/9).

McFarland was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. McFarland's recall from Triple-A won't move him into the Orioles' rotation, as he'll instead serve out of the club's bullpen. Oliver Drake was optioned to open up a spot on the 25-man roster.

McFarland could start for the Orioles on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. McFarland was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but remains one of two options, along with Tyler Wilson, to start Thursday. Regardless, the start Thursday (if he gets it) would likely be all of his stay, as he would be returned to the minors following the contest.

McFarland was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Rich Dubroff of CSN Baltimore reports. The demotion has more to do with the Orioles needing a fresh arm than it does McFarland's performance. The lefty was used in three of the last four games and was presumably unavailable Sunday, prompting the Orioles to purchase the contract of Chaz Roe from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.

McFarland pitched in long relief Friday, tossing three shutout innings with three strikeouts against the Yankees. McFarland made an immediate contribution on the day he was called up, keeping the Orioles within striking distance after Miguel Gonzalez allowed five runs in four innings. McFarland should remain in the long relief role for the time being. Prior to being called up, he had a 4.24 ERA and 1.37 WHIP at Triple-A.

McFarland was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. McFarland was expected to join the bullpen assuming his flight made it on time to join the club Friday, and that must be the case. He'll take the place of Rey Navarro, who was optioned to Triple-A Friday, on the 25-man roster.

McFarland is on his way to join the Orioles in New York, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. If McFarland's flight arrives in time, he will be added to provide some bullpen depth ahead of Friday's game against the Yankees. Otherwise, Rey Navarro will remain on the roster for now. McFarland has posted a 4.24 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB in 23.1 innings with Triple-A Norfolk this season.