Troy Patton RP FA Mon 3/12/12 11:47 PM
Troy Patton
RP FA
Troy Patton (arm fatigue) is scheduled to pitch in Tuesday's game against the Rays.
Patton hasn't pitched since Thursday due to arm fatigue, but it shouldn't be a lingering issue. The 28-year-old left-hander is out of options this spring, so he has a decent shot to win a bullpen spot on the O's Opening Day roster.
Troy Patton RP FA Tue 8/30/11 6:14 PM
Troy Patton
RP FA
Troy Patton will miss a game on September 22 to to attend mandatory orientation for a Drug and Alcohol class.
Patton, 25, was arrested in January for a DWI. Assuming he completes the process, the DWI will be expunged from his record.
Troy Patton RP FA Sun 8/28/11 10:46 AM
Troy Patton
RP FA
Orioles placed LHP Troy Patton on the restricted list.
Patton is headed back to Houston in preparation of a hearing on Monday regarding his DUI arrest. He could be back with the O's for Monday's game, but it's probably more likely that he'll return in time for Tuesday's contest.
Troy Patton RP FA Sat 8/27/11 2:58 PM
Troy Patton
RP FA
The Orioles are expected to place Troy Patton on the restricted list before Saturday's doubleheader as he travels back to Houston in preparation of his Monday hearing for his DUI arrest.
It's possible Patton might miss just the doubleheader and return on Monday, or he might not be back until Tuesday. Mark Hendrickson is the most likely candidate to be promoted to take his spot.
Troy Patton RP FA Wed 8/3/11 4:47 PM
Troy Patton
RP FA
Troy Patton's court date has been pushed to next month.
The expectation was that Patton would be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday so that could deal with his legal matters, but he is now staying with the Orioles. The 25-year-old lefty was arrested for drunk driving in Texas this past winter.
Troy Patton RP FA Wed 8/3/11 11:44 AM
Troy Patton
RP FA
MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli suggests that Troy Patton will likely be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday to make room for the newly-claimed Jo-Jo Reyes on the active roster.
It makes sense, since Patton is expected to leave the team Wednesday to attend a hearing regarding his drunken driving arrest in Texas over the winter. The 25-year-old southpaw has a 4.15 ERA and 11/2 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings with the O's this season.
Troy Patton RP FA Tue 8/2/11 7:17 PM
Troy Patton
RP FA
Troy Patton will leave the Orioles Wednesday in order to fly to Texas for a hearing stemming from his drunken driving arrest over this past winter.
He seems likely to rejoin the O's over the weekend. Patton has a 1.15 WHIP and 11/2 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings for Baltimore this season.
Troy Patton RP FA Sat 7/16/11 10:12 PM
Troy Patton
RP FA
Orioles recalled LHP Troy Patton from Triple-A Norfolk.
Patton has only pitched 2 1/3 innings for the Orioles this year, but he's done a great job in Triple-A with a 1.83 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 44 1/3 frames. He will take on a middle relief role in Baltimore.