PHOENIX -- Baltimore Orioles reliever Albert Suárez was transferred to the 60-day injured list because of a shoulder issue, the team announced Monday.
The right-hander has made only one appearance this season, throwing 2⅔ innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 28. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Suárez wasn't expected to need surgery.
"It's going to be months," Hyde said. "Hopefully just a few months, but it's really unfortunate news."
The 35-year-old Suárez was a big part of the pitching staff last season, compiling a 3.70 ERA over 133⅔ innings in 32 appearances, including 24 starts.
"It's a big blow for us because he was throwing the ball really well in spring training and did so many things well for us last year," Hyde said.
Also on Monday, the Orioles acquired left-handed pitcher Grant Wolfram from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league outfielder Daz Cameron and cash. Wolfram was put on the 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Suárez was moved to the 60-day IL.
