Loewen To Minors

Transaction: Adam Loewen optioned to AAA Ottawa to make room for Russ Ortiz.

Grade: B - This has nothing to do with the Russ Ortiz signing, I’ve stated that I didn’t like that. But since they did sign Ortiz, I think this is the best corresponding move. Have Loewen work on his command in AAA, and when Ortiz gets released after 5 terrible starts (give or take), we can bring him back up. Or we can leave him down and put Hayden Penn in his place if hes ready.

The O’s have off today. They come back tomorrow night to face the Phillies. Erik Bedard faces off against rookie Cole Hamels. Go O’s.