David Washington

Orioles' David Washington in at designated hitter

Baltimore Orioles outfielder David Washington is batting eighth and playing designated hitter on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

Washington was just called up today to fill the roster spot of Chris Davis (oblique), who hit the DL. He'll slide into the DH spot, and Welington Castillo will resume typical catching duties on Wednesday. Caleb Joseph returns to the bench.

Playing in a very hitter-friendly park (1.049; the highest on the slate) and taking on White Sox starter Miguel Gonzalez, who has the fifth-lowest strikeout rate among Wednesday starters, makes this a good situation for Baltimore hitters.