The Orioles today announced that LHP PEDRO VIOLA has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, INF PEDRO FLORIMON has been claimed on waivers by the Minnesota Twins.
Viola, 28, appeared in four games for the Orioles in 2011, pitching to a 9.82 ERA (3.2IP, 4ER). He owns a 7.50 ERA (12.0IP, 10ER) in 15 career major league games.
Florimon, 25 on Saturday, went 1-for-8 for the Orioles in 2011, making his major league debut on September 10 at Toronto.
With these moves, the Orioles now have 39 players on their 40-man roster.
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