The Orioles optioned pitcher Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk Friday, with a bullpen arm expected to be called up Saturday.
Gausman had been in the rotation for three turns and won each time out, allowing just two runs over 19 innings of work combined. He will have to remain in the minors for at least 10 days, barring an injury that forces someone on the 25-man roster to go on the disabled list.