BALTIMORE -- Zach Britton is back. The Orioles officially reinstated Britton from the disabled list, as expected, prior to Monday's game against the Red Sox, giving them an All-Star closer and contending teams an in-depth look at the lefty in advance of the non-waiver Trade Deadline on July 31.
Britton, who underwent right Achilles surgery in December, has not appeared in a Major League game since Sept 18. Injuries limited him to just 37 1/3 innings last year, and the lefty, who is a free agent at the end of this season, was dangled as trade bait midseason last year.