Zach

Braddock

This is apparently not related to his absence on Sunday. Braddock, who was limited to just 17 1/3 innings at the major league level last year due to a sleep disorder and personal issues, has allowed three runs on four hits and four walks over three innings this spring. He is likely to begin the season in the minors.

Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash refused to comment, but Braddock was placed on the inactive list last year while dealing with a sleep disorder. The 24-year-old southpaw has yet to make an appearance with Triple-A Nashville this season.

The Brewers naturally didn’t want the rest of the clubhouse getting sick, but he should be back with the club in the next couple of days. Braddock posted a 7.27 ERA and an 18/11 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings in 2011 while dealing with a sleep disorder and personal issues.

Braddock had a 7.27 ERA and an 18/11 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings last season and didn’t throw another pitch after being placed on the inactive list in July. “I feel great,” said Braddock. “I just had to take some time and address things. I went to Triple-A for a little bit, then I did shut it down and concentrated on some personal things.” Braddock had a 2.94 ERA over 46 relief appearances during his rookie campaign in 2010, but he would likely need a very strong spring to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Braddock has a big arm, but he had problems with a sleep disorder last year and has also dealt with personal issues. Still, as a lefty that throws in the mid-90s, someone will be willing to take a chance on him.

Braddock was in camp but didn’t join fellow pitchers for morning workouts. Braddock had some sleep issues last year and has struggled with personal issues.

Braddock signed a minor league deal with the Orioles over the winter, but was on the disabled list with Triple-A Norfolk and never appeared in a game. The 25-year-old left-hander underwent surgery last July to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder.

Braddock hasn’t appeared in the major leagues since 2011, when he posted a 7.27 ERA in 17 1/3 innings for the Brewers. The 25-year-old southpaw will be looking to get his career back on the right track with the Orioles.

Braddock underwent major surgery last July to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. “With these kinds of things you plan for whatever is going to happen and err on the side of caution,” the 25-year-old southpaw said Thursday in Orioles camp. “I think the team and I both expect to just progress as smooth as we can.”

Manny Machado and Zach Braddock had similar exams earlier this week. The Orioles are trying to find out if the acid reflux is related to an ulcer, but it shouldn’t have any impact on his ability to play. Markakis is scheduled to leave the team Wednesday to attend a funeral in Baltimore, but he should be back by Friday.