Wilson Betemit (wrist) remains optimistic that he'll be ready to return during the postseason.

Betemit will visit hand specialist Dr. Brian Scofield early next week in order to check the progress of his right wrist. With Jim Thome back, the O's don't have a huge need for Betemit, but they surely wouldn't mind having him available.

Wilson Betemit will not need surgery on his right wrist.

The determination was made after he visited a hand specialist Monday. Betemit will receive a cortisone shot and is likely done for the season, though Orioles manager Buck Showalter has not officially ruled him out.

Wilson Betemit is likely to miss the rest of the season after reinjuring his wrist in batting practice Friday.

It's a blow, for sure, but it'd be mitigated if the Orioles could get Jim Thome back as a DH against right-handers next week. Betemit wasn't spending much time in the field anyway with Manny Machado up to play third. If Thome can't come back, then the Orioles will probably give more outfield time to Lew Ford and Endy Chavez, with Chris Davis serving as a DH.

Orioles activated INF Wilson Betemit from the 15-day disabled list.

Betemit had been rehabbing at Double-A Bowie but is expected to be available Saturday. The 30-year-old hasn't played since August 11 due to a sore right wrist.

Wilson Betemit (wrist) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday.

It's not clear which minor league affiliate he'll play with. The Orioles are currently hoping he'll be ready to return around September 1. The 30-year-old hasn't played since August 11 due to a sore right wrist.

Wilson Betemit (wrist) could begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday.

Betemit will hit again on Monday before being officially cleared for game action. If all goes well, the 30-year-old should be back with the O's around September 1.

Wilson Betemit (wrist) had a pain-free day Wednesday for the first time since hitting the disabled list.

Betemit will swing a bat for the first time on Thursday and should be cleared for other baseball-related activities if the workout goes well. He was aiming to return when first eligible on August 27, but his absence seems likely to linger into early September.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter is optimistic that Wilson Betemit (wrist) will return on August 27, the first day he's eligible.

Betemit has a small cartilage tear and a bone bruise in his right wrist and will be shut down for a week, but evidently the O's feel that he'll bounce back shortly after that. The veteran infielder has seen his playing time cut recently following the promotion of Manny Machado.

Orioles placed INF Wilson Betemit on the 15-day disabled list with a right wrist injury.

Betemit underwent an MRI on the wrist Thursday morning that revealed a small cartilage tear and a bone bruise. The infielder was given a cortisone shot Thursday and will head to the Orioles' spring training complex in Sarasota, Florida on Friday to begin rehab work. He won't be back until September.

Wilson Betemit underwent an MRI on his right wrist Thursday morning.

No word yet on the results, but MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli notes that Joe Mahoney left a game with Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon, which is a sign that roster move could be coming. Betemit hasn't played since Saturday.

Wilson Betemit will get an MRI on his wrist Thursday.

Betemit is out of the Orioles' starting lineup on Wednesday because of wrist soreness. He thinks it's only tendinitis, but team doctors want to rule everything out. The infielder is likely to rest again Thursday night.

Wilson Betemit is out of Wednesday's lineup due to a wrist injury.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but it also kept him out of Tuesday's lineup. Betemit is currently waiting to hear from a doctor on his status, so there should be more clarity on the situation soon.

Wilson Betemit went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and scored two runs in Monday's win over the Yankees.

Betemit came into the game hitting just .193/.253/.273 in 25 July contests, but he came through big in this one. He now has 12 longballs on the season.

Wilson Betemit went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his return to the Orioles' lineup Wednesday in Boston.

Betemit was held out of a couple of games earlier this week due to an illness. It was only a minor thing.

Wilson Betemit returned to action on Wednesday June 6.

Wilson Betemit (illness) is out of the Orioles' lineup again Tuesday.

Betemit's fever is gone, but he's now dealing with a sore throat. There's a chance he could be ready to go Wednesday.

Wilson Betemit plated the Orioles only run with a sacrifice fly, losing the nightcap of the doubleheader against the Rangers on Thursday.

Betemit finished the night 0-for-3, lowering his average to .244 on the season. He has provided quite the offensive punch however with five homers and 18 RBI in just 78 at-bats on the season. With all of the recent injuries at the third base position around the league, Betemit could be a suitable injury replacement in most formats.

Wilson Betemit capped off a stunning comeback with a three-run homer Sunday, walking the Orioles off to a 5-2 victory.

Baltimore entered the ninth trailing 2-0, but jumped all over previously effective A's closer Grant Balfour, plating three runs on three baserunners (two runs were charged to starter Bartolo Colon, who opened the ninth). The bomb was just Betemit's third of the season, but second in three games. Still, he's hitting only .235/.264/.490, and doesn't play enough to be worth mixed-league consideration.

Wilson Betemit went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored as the Orioles and Pirates played to a 6-6 tie on Sunday.

Betemit was originally rumored to be signing with the Pirates in the offseason, but they ended up grabbing Casey McGehee instead and Betemit joined the Orioles in January. After a slow start, he's gone 11-for-25 in his last eight games, raising his average from .129 to .268.

Updating a previous item, Wilson Betemit is guaranteed $3.25 million in his new two-year deal with the Orioles.

Betemit receives a $500,000 bonus and a $1 million salary for this season and $1.75 million salary for 2012. The contract includes a $3.2 million vesting option for 2014, so he could potentially max out at $6.45 million. The 30-year-old is expected to serve as the Orioles' primary designated hitter this season, but figures to also get some playing time at multiple positions.