Jair Jurrjens (thumb) is scheduled to return to the rotation at Triple-A Norfolk this Friday.

Jurrjens was scratched from his previous turn because of some mild soreness in his right thumb. It was never a serious concern for the Norfolk medical staff.

Jair Jurrjens is no longer listed as Saturday's starter with Triple-A Norfolk.

Jurrjens is currently dealing with a sore right thumb, so he has presumably been scratched. It's not known when he'll pitch next.

Jair Jurrjens is expected to miss his next start at Triple-A due to a thumb injury.

He's dealing with right thumb carpal metacarpal synovitis. Jurrjens is considered day-to-day, so he shouldn't be out long.

Orioles optioned RHP Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Norfolk.

Jurrjens allowed four earned runs over five innings Saturday in a spot start against the Rays. The 27-year-old right-hander will probably get another shot soon.

Jair Jurrjens surrendered four earned runs over five innings Saturday in the Orioles' loss to the Rays.

It was his debut for the O's and he did not look sharp. Jurrjens gave up six hits and a walk, throwing only 75 pitches (51 of which were strikes). He's not even worth stashing outside of deep AL-only leagues.

Orioles recalled RHP Jair Jurrjens from Triple-A Norfolk.

Jurrjens will make his season debut Saturday against the Rays. He posted a 3.14 ERA in eight starts at the Triple-A level and will get his chance in the Orioles' rotation with Wei-Yin Chen on the disabled list. The 27-year-old right-hander should be monitored in AL-only leagues.

Jair Jurrjens will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Saturday against the Rays.

Jurrjens will take the place of Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) in the starting rotation. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 3.14 ERA and 36/15 K/BB ratio in 51 2/3 innings over eight starts this season in Triple-A. It's been a while since he has enjoyed any success in the big leagues, so most fantasy owners can afford to wait and see.

Orioles reassigned RHP Jair Jurrjens to minor league camp.

Jurrjens struggled with injuries and effectiveness this spring. He'll open 2013 at Triple-A Norfolk but could eventually be an option for the major league rotation.

Jair Jurrjens (rib cage) could pitch in the Orioles' Grapefruit League finale on Saturday.

Jurrjens was hit in the ribs by a line drive on Wednesday, but X-rays came back negative. While the 27-year-old is expected to begin the season with Triple-A Norfolk, he could eventually be an option for the major league rotation.

X-rays taken Thursday morning on Jair Jurrjens' rib cage showed no fracture of any kind.

Jurrjens took a line drive off his ribs during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game. He's still sore but expects to return to a mound in some form over the weekend. The right-hander will open the year in Triple-A.

Jair Jurrjens had X-rays on his rib cage Thursday.

Jurrjens was struck with a line drive Wednesday during a Grapefruit League game. He told reporters on Thursday afternoon that he was still "very sore" and could barely even sit down. The right-hander is ticketed for Triple-A Norfolk no matter what the X-rays show.

Jair Jurrjens left his start Wednesday after being hit with a line drive in the second inning.

Jurrjens was struck in the lower back by a Thomas Neal liner and exited the game favoring his right leg. The 27-year-old wasn't going to make the Orioles rotation out of spring anyway, so the shortened start doesn't do much to affect his status going forward. He'll likely begin the 2013 regular season at Triple-A Norfolk.

Jair Jurrjens shut down the Rays for five innings in relief to earn a win Friday.

Jurrjens has no opt-out clause this spring, so the Orioles almost surely will send him down and let him continue to progress in Triple-A. While today's outing was nice, he entered with a 7.27 ERA and a 3.6 K/BB ratio in 8 2/3 innings.

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports that Jair Jurrjens can't exercise the opt-out clause in his contract until June 15.

Jurrjens won't make the rotation out of spring training, but the Orioles will have plenty of time to evaluate his progress at Triple-A. The righty is looking to get his career back on track after posting a 6.89 ERA over just 48 1/3 innings last season.

Jair Jurrjens allowed three runs in 2 2/3 innings of relief work Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Jurrjens allowed five hits and walked two. He's struggled in back-to-back outings, giving him a 9.53 spring ERA. There's still a long way to go in March, but it seems highly unlikely that he'll make the Orioles.

Jair Jurrjens walked three and allowed three runs -- two earned -- in an inning versus the Twins on Thursday.

Jurrjens showed a bit more velocity than expected in his debut last week, but he was off mechanically today and barely made it through the first. He really can't afford any more sloppy outings if he hopes to make the Orioles out of spring training. Most likely, he'll need to go down to Triple-A in April and impress there.

Jair Jurrjens started and allowed one run in two innings Sunday in the Orioles' 5-4 win over a Blue Jays split-squad.

Jurrjens hit 93 mph on the gun, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko, but it sounds like he was more consistently at 89-91 mph. He'll probably need to pitch in the low-90s consistently in order to be of any use to the Orioles.

Jair Jurrjens threw a successful 45-pitch bullpen session on Sunday in Orioles' camp.

Jurrjens agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles this week after a pre-signing physical created some concerns over the condition of his right knee. However, the 27-year-old recently declined an invitation to pitch in the World Baseball Classic and said he expects to be ready for the start of Grapefruit League games.

Jair Jurrjens will not pitch for Netherlands in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

It's no surprise after Jurrjens agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Orioles this week. His pre-signing physical became a lengthy process due to concerns over his right knee, so he can't afford to miss spring training if he hopes to win a starting rotation spot.

Orioles signed RHP Jair Jurrjens to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The two sides had originally agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal on January 24, but his physical became a lengthy process due to concerns about his right knee. Terms of this contract have not yet been disclosed, but it is expected to be incentive-laden. The veteran right-hander will compete for one of the final openings in the O's rotation during spring training.