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Urrutia

Urrutia, 25, is a switch-hitting corner outfielder that, according to a scouting report from Baseball America, “has average power, but not the kind typical for corner outfielders.” He batted .397/.461/.597 with 12 homers in 305 at-bats in his final season playing in Cuba. Given his age, Urrutia could begin his pro career at Double-A.

Urrutia recently established residence in Haiti, and the Orioles hope he’ll be able to report to the team’s facility in Sarasota, Florida shortly. The switch-hitting 25-year-old outfielder will likely begin the 2013 season at Double-A. He signed for a $778,500 bonus back in mid-July.

Urrutia, 26, defected from Cuba last season but visa issues delayed him from making his debut until a month ago. Given his advanced age and track record, he likely isn’t far off from a promotion to Triple-A Norfolk.

The 26-year-old outfielder defected from Cuba last year and landed a $778,500 signing bonus from the Orioles. It’s not yet clear whether he’ll be able to join the team for spring training. He batted .397/.461/.597 with 12 homers over 305 at-bats in his final season playing in Cuba.

The Cuban defector landed a $778,500 signing bonus from the Orioles last year but had been stuck in Haiti. He will take a physical and then report to the O’s minor league camp. The 26-year-old outfielder figures to start in the lower minors but could move up quickly.

Urrutia defected from Cuba last year and received a $778,500 bonus from the Orioles, but he wasn’t able to secure a work visa to travel to the United States until this February. The 26-year-old switch-hitter has been slowed recently due to a hamstring issue, but he’s expected to eventually join Double-A Bowie. While he could advance through the system quickly, he may not be anything more than a reserve outfielder in the long-term.

Urrutia developed a hamstring issue near the end of spring training and stuck around the O’s complex in south Florida for a few extra weeks to get back to full health. The talented 26-year-old switch-hitter defected from Cuba last year and quickly landed a $778,500 signing bonus from Baltimore.

A Cuban defector, Urrutia is not allowed to travel to Canada, so he’ll be unavailable for this weekend’s series against the Blue Jays.

Urrutia, a Cuban defector, was placed on the restricted list on Friday because he was unable to travel to Canada for the weekend series against the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old is batting .276 with one triple, two RBI and a .586 OPS in 58 plate appearances with the Orioles.

Urrutia batted .269/.269/.308 over 52 at-bats during his brief time with the Orioles earlier this season. He should serve as a reserve outfielder and pinch-hitter and will be competing for a platoon role in 2014.