Placed on IL with Illness; Expected Back When Eligible

The Baltimore Orioles placed opening day starter Trevor Rogers on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to an undisclosed illness. Rogers has posted a 2-3 record with a 4.75 ERA through six starts this season. Despite the setback, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz expressed optimism on Friday, stating he expects the left-hander to return to the rotation as soon as he is first eligible. The team will look to fill his rotation spot temporarily while he recovers from the ailment.