Payton Pulls A Hammy...

...expected to be out one to two weeks.

Jay needs to be ready to play on April 2nd. If not, he needs to go on the DL to make room for another position player. With a short bench, Baltimore cannot afford to have Payton taking up a spot on the roster if he can't perform. Or Perlozzo needs to go with 12 vs. 13 pitchers to start the season.

Adam Stern and Jason Dubois look to benefit should Payton go on the DL.