T.J. McFarland has been scratched from Monday's start with Triple-A Norfolk. This is an indication that McFarland could be joining the Orioles for their series against the Rays. The southpaw made two appearances in a brief stint with the big club back in April.

Orioles optioned LHP T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk. A corresponding roster move will be announced before Saturday's game. McFarland worked three innings of relief in Friday's loss to the Royals, allowing one run on five hits while striking out a pair. He's likely to return to the O's bullpen soon.

Orioles recalled LHP T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk. McFarland will provide some needed lefty relief depth for the overused Baltimore bullpen. The 24-year-old had a 4.22 ERA in 74 2/3 innings last season with the O's.

The Orioles are expected to recall left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk. Brian Matusz and Zach Britton have each worked on back-to-back days, so McFarland will give Orioles manager Buck Showalter another left-hander out of the bullpen. The 24-year-old had a 4.22 ERA and 58/28 K/BB ratio over 74 2/3 innings with the big club last season.

Orioles optioned LHP T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk. McFarland had a 3.72 ERA this spring but couldn't crack the Orioles' bullpen. He'll likely be back up with the club at some point this year.

T.J. McFarland said Wednesday that his right knee is fine. McFarland tweaked his knee 3-4 weeks ago while working out and underwent a precautionary exam on Tuesday, but no issues were found. After compiling a 4.22 ERA and 58/28 K/BB ratio over 74 2/3 innings last season, the 24-year-old left-hander should enter spring training as a favorite to win a bullpen spot.

T.J. McFarland had a precautionary checkup on right knee Tuesday. McFarland tweaked his knee 3-4 weeks ago while working out, so he got it looked at during the team's mini-camp this week. It's not a major concern, but he had the knee wrapped on Tuesday. After being selected from the Indians in the Rule 5 Draft in December of 2012, the 24-year-old left-hander posted a 4.22 ERA and 58/28 K/BB ratio over 74 2/3 innings last year.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated that T.J. McFarland could be a candidate to secure one of the final spots in the rotation this spring. Showalter noted that McFarland is having a great season in the Venezuelan Winter League. The 24-year-old lefty was a Rule-5 selection from the Indians, and worked out of the bullpen for the O's this past season posting a 4.22 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 58/28 K/BB ratio in 74 2/3 innings.

T.J. McFarland will pitch in winter ball in Venezuela this offseason, with an eye towards earning a spot in the Orioles starting rotation in 2014. The 24-year-old southpaw was a Rule 5 pick from the Indians, and spent the entire season with the O's, working primarily out of the bullpen. He held his own, posting a 4-1 record, 4.22 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 58/28 K/BB ratio over 74 2/3 innings. Even if he does manage to crack the rotation, his lack of strikeouts severely limits any fantasy value that he may have.

T.J. McFarland will start on Friday against the Yankees. The start was originally expected to go to Kevin Gausman, but the Orioles will give McFarland a shot instead. Gausman will be available out of the bullpen. McFarland has posted a 4.14 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 18 appearances this season.