The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of infielder Corban Joseph from Double-A Bowie. He’ll join the big league club for the remainder of the season.
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It’ll be the second call to the big leagues this season for Joseph — the younger brother of Baltimore catcher Caleb Joseph. The younger Joseph brother went 1-for-9 in four games with the O’s earlier this season before being designated for assignment and outrighted back to the club’s Double-A affiliate.
Joseph, 29, has enjoyed a solid season with Bowie this year (albeit against much younger competition), hitting .312/.381/.497 with 17 homers, 30 doubles, a pair of triples and eight steals in 523 plate appearances across 122 games. He’s appeared at first base, second base and third base in the minors. His addition gives the Orioles a full 40-man roster.
rocky7
Corban the younger brother of Caleb…..no wonder the O’s stink.
2012orioles
Glad to see the Joseph’s back together
MWeller77
Auditioning for a trade to the Brewers
sadosfan
The Os are expecting what in return? A pack of gum?
joeflaccosunibrow
I’m pretty sure DD requests a bag of batting practice balls along with a dozen pouches of Big League Chew.
sadosfan
You think DD shares or eats all the Big League Chew?
FOmeOLS
If this is a reward for a long time of toiling in the minors, that’s great. However if this is being done instead of calling up someone who can actually help the club next season, it is… Business as usual. And that is not a good thing.
sadosfan
Nobody can help the club next year, or the year after that. I am not putting hope in the club till 2021-22. If they can keep good players in the minors to keep free agency away for another year or 2 then good for them.
Leonard44
You all need to relax. It’s September and they are going to lose 100 games. There’s nothing wrong with showing a little loyalty and appreciation for two organization guys.
screwball8
Exactly! What does it hurt? They might lose 101 in stead of 100?
Orioles46
They already lost 100 games. They’re going to lose at least 115 this year
kenneth cole
I think he debuted in Arizona for NYY