Kyle Gibson cut by Orioles, who place Tyler O’Neill on injured list because of shoulder

BALTIMORE AP Pitcher Kyle Gibson was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday with an - record and a ERA in four starts after signing a million one-year contract on March A day after firing manager Brandon Hyde the Orioles also placed outfielder Tyler O Neill on the -day injured list with a left shoulder impingement Gibson allowed six runs and got just two outs in a - loss to Washington on Saturday the first battle after Tony Mansolino was promoted from third base coach to interim manager The defeat dropped the Orioles to - A -year-old right-hander who was an All-Star in Gibson is - with a ERA in starts and six relief appearances over seasons with Minnesota - Texas - Philadelphia - the Orioles and St Louis A two-time Gold Gove winner O Neill is hitting with two homers RBIs and a OPS in his first season since signing a million three-year contract Mansolino commented Sunday he was trying to get up to speed in his promotion from third-base coach He declined to speculate why general manager Mike Elias appointed him as Hyde s short-term successor That s likely a better question for him Mansolino reported I m not sure I ve been here for five years I feel like I ve maybe built several equity in the building through my time here I m sure that had a little something to do with it Elias has not spoken with reporters addressing the decision only in a comment As the head of baseball operations the poor start to our season is ultimately my responsibility he explained Part of that responsibility is pursuing tough changes in order to set a different lesson for the future Baltimore recalled outfielder Dylan Carlson and right-hander Kade Strowd from Triple-A Norfolk AP MLB https apnews com mlb Source