John

Stephens

Stephens allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings before leaving and has a 6.03 ERA in six starts.

Stephens, a minor league free agent, has a 0.75 ERA and a 23/2 K/BB ratio in 24 innings.

Stephens, who has given up three runs -- two earned -- in 13 2/3 innings, is currently a minor league free agent. The Red Sox like him and will try to re-sign him to a minor league deal, but he might have a better chance of making it back to the majors with a lesser team.

Stephens became a minor league free agent in October, but he opted to re-sign with the Red Sox rather than find a team with more opportunities for advancement. He’ll probably open next season back in Triple-A Pawtucket’s rotation.

Stephens proved last year that he could dominate International League hitters, posting a 3.03 ERA in 21 starts. He’s struggling right now, but he’ll get things turned around and will likely be a part of Baltimore’s rotation in the second half of the season.

Stephens has been throwing with the other pitchers, but the Orioles put him on a personalized running program while he continues to heal. In a fair world, Stephens would have a real chance at winning the final spot in Baltimore’s rotation this year. However, it appears very likely that he’ll open the season in Triple-A.

Stephens is back with his original organization after stints in the minors for the Red Sox and White Sox. He shouldn’t be a candidate for a callup at any point.

Stephens missed one start with a bruised ankle.

Stephens gave up one hit, walked none and struck out three. However, no matter how impressive he is, he’s almost certain to head back to Triple-A for the start of the year.

The soft-tossing Stephens is no longer viewed as much of a prospect by the Orioles. He allowed two runs in four innings this spring.