Westburg returns to Baltimore infield

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Baltimore Orioles
NEWS: Baltimore reinstated 3B Jordan Westburg from the 10-Day IL and designated IF Emmanuel Rivera for assignment.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: After missing nearly a month due to an ankle sprain, Westburg returned to Baltimore’s lineup on Tuesday. While Westburg started at designated hitter in his return, he is expected to start at third base for the majority of the team’s games to close the season. Rivera, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move, had been splitting time at third base with Jeremiah Jackson. With Westburg taking on most third base reps, Jackson is expected to remain a lineup regular but instead get most of his time in the outfield moving forward. This makes designated...

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