Orioles Designate Bell For Assignment

A piece of the Orioles future that hasn't panned out, will now have to await word on his new destination.  In a move to clear a roster spot for newly acquired Luis Exposito, the Birds designated 3B Josh Bell for assignment.  Bell has not produced like the Orioles hoped.  As his statistics show, he currently has a slash line of .094/.256/.250.  That comes out to three hits in thirty-two at bats for the 25 year old.  

Exposito is a catcher who has spent his entire career in the Boston Red Sox organization.  He has yet to debut in the majors, but has exhibited some power hitting ability.  While Exposito will not crack the big league roster, it is good to have depth in the minors.  The Orioles start Matt Wieters six out of every seven days, with Paulino handling backup duties.  Taylor Teagarden is also in the organization, currently on the shelf with an injury.  

The coming days will reveal what the Orioles plans are with Bell moving forward.  They can place him on waivers, trade him, or release him.  This just goes to show that in baseball, anything can happen.  A once can't miss prospect is on the verge of being out of a job.  Whichever course of action the Orioles choose to take, I hope it benefits both parties in the future.