Betemit has been suspended for 50-games without pay for testing positive for Amphetamine, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Betemit hasn't played in the major leagues since 2013, when he appeared in six games with the Orioles. The veteran spent all of 2014 in Triple-A, batting just .217/.298/.396 with 18 home runs and 50 RBI. He will miss the first 50 games of the season without pay, at which point he will be able to return to the Rays organization.

Rays sent INF Wilson Betemit outright to Triple-A Durham.

The 32-year-old infielder wasn't able to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, but has accepted an assignment to Triple-A and will function as additional depth for the Rays. He hit .259/.353/.333 with four RBI in 27 Grapefruit League at-bats.

Wilson Betemit has yet to report to Rays' camp due to visa issues.

Relievers Juan Carlos Oviedo and Juan Sandoval are also absent due to visa problems. As long as the situation doesn't take too long to be resolved, Betemit will have time to get his work in and still be a good bet to crack the Opening Day roster.

Rays signed INF Wilson Betemit to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Betemit was limited to just 10 plate appearances last season due to a knee injury. The switch-hitter could potentially platoon with Matt Joyce in the designated hitter spot, though Betemit has always hit right-handers (.819 OPS) much better than left-handers (.636 OPS). At the very least, he'll be another movable piece for manager Joe Maddon.

Orioles released INF Wilson Betemit.

Betemit was designated for assignment early last week so that the Orioles could clear a 40-man roster spot for Henry Urrutia. Betemit played in just six games this year due to a knee injury. He is now a free agent.

Orioles designated INF Wilson Betemit for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Henry Urrutia for assignment. Betemit has seen sporadic playing time since returning from a knee injury in late August, going 0-for-10 with three strikeouts in six games.

Wilson Betemit went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.

Betemit is now 0-for-8 with two strikeouts since returning from his season-long knee injury. He still figures to get some at-bats out of the DH spot against right-handers, but the addition of Mike Morse could have an impact on his playing time.

Orioles activated INF Wilson Betemit from the 60-day disabled list.

Betemit will be available off Orioles' bench Tuesday for the first time this season. The 31-year-old is still recovering from a major knee injury and will be limited to DH and pinch-hitting duties initially.

Wilson Betemit (knee) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Betemit, out all season with a knee injury, is batting .340/.411/.380 with two doubles in 14 games between rookie ball, High-A Frederick, and Double-A Bowie. The 31-year-old should be cleared to join the Orioles by the end of the month.

Wilson Betemit (knee) will continue his rehab with Double-A Bowie.

Betemit hit .360 (9-for-25) with two doubles and six RBI in seven games between rookie ball and High-A Frederick. The 31-year-old has been sidelined all season with a knee injury, but the Orioles are hoping he'll be able to contribute for the stretch run.

Wilson Betemit (knee) is scheduled to play with High-A Frederick on Monday and Tuesday.

Betemit batted .375 (6-for-16) with two doubles and three RBI through five games with the Orioles' Gulf Coast League affiliate. The 31-year-old has been sidelined all season with a right knee injury, but he could be a nice addition for the O's down the stretch.

Wilson Betemit (knee) will move his rehab assignment up to High-A Frederick Monday.

Betemit has been at the Orioles' Gulf Coast League affiliate for nearly a week and evidently hasn't had any issues with his surgically-repaired right knee. The club hasn't revealed a timetable for his return, but late August seems reasonable.

Wilson Betemit (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment next Tuesday with the Orioles' Gulf Coast League affiliate.

It's been a long road back for Betemit, who had surgery to repair a PCL tear in his right knee in April, but he's finally ready for game action. The Orioles have received very little production out of the DH spot this year, so a healthy Betemit could be useful down the stretch.

Wilson Betemit (knee) has been running at 90 feet.

He continues to make extremely slow progress in his recovery from PCL surgery on his right knee, but O's skipper Buck Showalter remains optimistic that Betemit will return to the team before the end of the season. Even if he does manage to make it back, his fantasy impact will be minimal.

Wilson Betemit has continued to progress slowly in his recovery from right PCL surgery.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Betemit is doing baseball activities "as tolerated" at extended spring training. He remains out indefinitely and the O's surely aren't counting on a contribution from him at this point.

Wilson Betemit (knee) has resumed baseball activities.

Betemit backed off for a few days due to soreness, but he's ready to pick things up again. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since spring training with a PCL tear in his right knee, but he's hoping to return at some point during the second half.

Wilson Betemit (knee) started taking ground balls on Tuesday.

It's the first time he's been allowed to field since undergoing knee surgery. Betemit has also been able to do sprints, take batting practice and hit in the cages. He's hoping to return just after the All-Star break.

Wilson Betemit (knee) is hoping to return shortly after the All-Star break.

Betemit's recovery from his surgically-repaired right knee has been slowed as he builds up strength in his right quad muscle. He's been doing sprints, taking batting practice and hitting in the cages and expects to begin light fielding drills next week. "I was scared last week when I started hitting and I was first swinging," Betemit said. "I didn't know how I would do. Then day after day I felt much better and now I'm hitting every day."

Wilson Betemit (knee) is not as far along in his rehab as initially thought.

Betemit hasn't had a setback with his surgically-repaired right knee, but the recovery is just taking longer than expected. There's no timetable for his return.

Wilson Betemit (knee) hit in the batting cages on Tuesday.

It's the first time he's done so since suffering a right PCL tear near the end of spring training. If he manages to avoid setbacks, it's possible Betemit could return before the end of the month.