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Patton

The 19-year-old Patton is 1-2 with a 1.88 ERA, 16 H and 21/3 K/BB in 24 IP since last month’s promotion. He should continue to move quickly.

Rodrigo Escobar kept the no-hitter going until the ninth, when Enyelbert Soto gave up a single. Patton struck out seven in his first victory of the season. He has a 3.92 ERA and a 46/17 K/BB ratio in 39 innings in the Carolina League.

Patton hasn’t pitched since Thursday due to arm fatigue, but it shouldn’t be a lingering issue. The 28-year-old left-hander is out of options this spring, so he has a decent shot to win a bullpen spot on the O’s Opening Day roster.

Patton is out of options and would be exposed to waivers if he doesn’t make the team. Phillips’ bullpen spot is looking pretty secure after an impressive spring, and could be used as a long reliever if needed.

He’ll throw from a flat mound Friday, which will be the first time since landing on the DL that he’s pushed off a rubber. The Orioles won’t provide a timetable for Patton until he throws from a full mound.

Patton is making steady progress from a sprained right ankle. It’s not clear when he’ll be ready to throw from a mound, but he should rejoin the O’s bullpen at some point in September.

Good news. He’s expected to resume throwing on Thursday and should be able to rejoin the Orioles’ bullpen at some point in September if all goes well.

Patton rolled the ankle earlier this week while walking to his car in a parking garage. He told reporters that he will be ready for activation once his 15 days are up.

Patton rolled the ankle recently, and apparently the O’s think he’ll need a couple weeks of down time. He’ll be replaced on the roster by J.C. Romero, who was acquired via trade Monday.

If all goes well, he will move to a regular mound on Monday. There’s no clear timetable for his return, but the O’s are hopeful he’ll be able to contribute for most of September. The 27-year-old southpaw has been sidelined since August 12 with a sprained right ankle.