Tyler O'Neill Returns to Orioles Lineup Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to neck discomfort and subsequently missed two games, with his status listed as day-to-day. Manager Brandon Hyde indicated there was not much concern regarding O'Neill's health, and the team monitored his progress over the following days. O'Neill returned to the starting lineup on Friday, playing right field and batting third against the Reds. During his initial games with the Orioles, O'Neill posted an .829 OPS with two home runs and continued his streak of Opening Day home runs to an MLB-record six. While he was sidelined, Ramon Laureano and Heston Kjerstad filled in the outfield positions. O'Neill has been a standout performer for Baltimore during an otherwise challenging start to their season.