Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Kevin Gausman, who will compete for a spot in the rotation this spring, will not be penalized because he has options left on his contract, according to The Baltimore Sun. The Orioles also expect to increase his innings limit.
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette has high expectations for Gausman in 2015.
"Gausman is good," Duquette said. "If you look at his peripherals, it looks like he's ready to have a breakout season as a starting pitcher. Low walks, high strikeouts. Keeps the ball in the ballpark. He looks pretty good. We'll see his innings limit has been extended each year. He's right on schedule to have a good year."