McFarland was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. Following a poor spring in major-league camp, McFarland will start his season in the rotation for Triple-A Norfolk. He's probably only eighth or ninth in the organizational pecking order among starters, so there's no guarantee he gets a shot in the major leagues this season. His best chance may be a small role out of the bullpen.

McFarland got the win in Sunday's spring training game despite allowing an unearned run on five hits in two innings against the Blue Jays. McFarland is destined for the Triple-A rotation once again. He has not been effective this spring, allowing eight earned runs on 19 hits with four walks in 11 innings. The Orioles have other starters that should be higher than McFarland on the depth chart, so a shot at the rotation this season seems very slim.

McFarland was recalled from short-season Aberdeen after Monday's loss to the Twins, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. McFarland was strictly optioned to Aberdeen on Sunday as a procedural move to free up a spot on the active roster. He'll rejoin the bullpen in September and will work in long relief, with his sights set on clinching a spot on the Orioles' postseason roster.

McFarland was optioned to short-season Aberdeen on Sunday, MLB.com reports. The procedural move allows the Orioles to activate the newly-acquired Alejandro De Aza, who will be available off the bench Sunday. McFarland will return to the Orioles on Tuesday, when Aberdeen's season will have been completed.

Orioles placed LHP T.J. McFarland on the bereavement list following his grandmother's death. McFarland will miss the Orioles' series-opener against the Angels on Monday night and maybe a few more games. Preston Guilmet was called up in a corresponding move to provide bullpen depth.

T.J. McFarland picked up his first win, allowing two runs over five innings as the Orioles defeated the Rangers on Tuesday. McFarland was making a spot start as the Orioles played a doubleheader on Friday. The lefty allowed seven hits without issuing a walk, and struck out two. McFarland will go back to serving as a long reliever, leaving his fantasy value as close to nil as possible.

T.J. McFarland is likely to start Tuesday against the Rangers if he isn't needed in relief on Monday. The Orioles are in need of a spot-starter following their doubleheader last Friday. McFarland has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen this season and is unlikely to pitch deep into the game. He's not a fantasy option if indeed he gets the assignment.

Orioles recalled LHP T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk. McFarland has pitched well in seven innings with the O's already this season with a 3.86 ERA and 6/2 K/BB ratio. He'll function in a long relief role.

Orioles optioned LHP T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk. McFarland has pitched seven innings with the Orioles this season, compiling a 3.86 ERA and 6/2 K/BB ratio. He'll continue to function as organizational depth.

Orioles recalled LHP T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk. He'll provide the bullpen with some length. McFarland allowed one run over four relief frames earlier this season for the Orioles.