Brian Roberts (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Tuesday in his first rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk.

It was his first game action since hamstring surgery in early May. Roberts is expected to play at least three rehab games, but he could be back with the Orioles within the next week. The 35-year-old could be an upgrade at second base for Baltimore, but it's tough to count on him in fantasy leagues.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Monday that Brian Roberts (hamstring) will play at least three minor league rehab games.

Roberts is scheduled to begin his rehab stint Tuesday night with Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles will likely want to see him play on back-to-back days before bringing him back, but it sounds like he could rejoin the Orioles before the end of the week if all goes well. The 35-year-old is currently making his way back from hamstring surgery.

Brian Roberts (hamstring) told reporters Sunday that he doesn't want to be at Triple-A Norfolk for long.

Roberts will begin playing in rehab games with the Norfolk Tides on Tuesday, and it sounds like he's aiming to be activated by the end of this week. "To be brutally honest, I don't want to be there long," said the veteran second baseman. "As soon as I'm ready I'm going to call them and say I'm good. I don't know if that's three days or 10 days, but hopefully not the latter." He's about six weeks removed from hamstring surgery.

Brian Roberts (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Roberts has already been hitting for a while, but he was able to run without any issues this week. The Orioles figure to be extra cautious with him coming back from surgery, but he appears on track to return around the end of the month.

Brian Roberts (knee, hamstring) began doing sprints Tuesday.

Roberts has been hitting for a little while now, but he'll need to run without restrictions before being cleared to return to game action. As of now, he's hoping to begin a rehab assignment after the Orioles' roadtrip ends on Sunday.

Brian Roberts (knee, hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment on June 24.

Roberts is five weeks removed from hamstring surgery and was recently cleared for hitting activities. The Orioles are hoping he can return sometime before the All-Star break.

Brian Roberts (knee, hamstring) hit Thursday and Friday.

While that's good news, the real test is for him to run without any restrictions. It's not clear when he'll go out on a rehab assignment, but he's getting closer. The 35-year-old second baseman is a little over five weeks removed from hamstring surgery.

Brian Roberts (knee, hamstring) said Monday that he's getting closer to going out on a minor league rehab assignment.

Roberts hasn't played since April 5 and required hamstring surgery last month. He'll need to run without restrictions before returning to game action, but it's not clear when that will happen. While the 35-year-old said last week that it was "definitely realistic" to expect him to return before the All-Star break, fantasy owners shouldn't count on him.

Brian Roberts (knee) said Friday that it's "definitely realistic" to expect him to return to the Orioles' lineup before the All-Star break.

While the optimism is nice to hear, it's incredibly difficult to buy into the health of the oft-injured second baseman. He hasn't played sine April 5 and underwent surgery last month to repair a ruptured tendon in his right knee. He remains a very talented middle infield option, but can't be trusted in any fantasy format.

Brian Roberts (knee) hit in the batting cage on Tuesday.

It's the first time he's done so since undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in the back of his right knee. Roberts won't return until the end of June, at the earliest.

Brian Roberts (knee) will have the sutures removed from his right leg on Monday.

They were supposed to be removed on Friday, but Roberts wasn't sufficiently healed at that time. The second baseman is coming back from surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in the back of his right knee and will be out for at least the next six weeks or so.

Orioles transferred Brian Roberts (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's just a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Roberts underwent surgery last Thursday to repair a ruptured tendon in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks.

Brian Roberts (hamstring) has begun riding a stationary bike at the Orioles' spring training complex.

Roberts underwent surgery last Thursday to repair a ruptured tendon in the back of his right knee. He is expected to be on the shelf for at least the next six weeks.

Brian Roberts is scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday morning on his injured right hamstring.

Roberts ruptured a tendon in the back of his right knee (connected to the hamstring) in early April. He tried rehabbing it without surgery, but that didn't work out. The second baseman will be out at least six weeks.

Brian Roberts will visit a specialist on Wednesday in Dallas for an examination of his injured right knee.

Roberts ruptured a tendon in the knee in early April and began feeling renewed discomfort when he tried to ramp up his rehab last week. He remains out indefinitely.

Brian Roberts (knee) threw at 75 feet and did some soft-toss swinging on Tuesday.

The Orioles are easing the veteran second baseman back into baseball activities as he recovers from a ruptured tendon in his right knee. The club doesn't expect to have to move him to the 60-day DL, but there's no timetable for his return.

Brian Roberts (knee) has been cleared for light running exercises.

Roberts had been limited to working out on a pool treadmill, so it's a step in the right direction. It's still going to be a lengthy rehab process for Roberts before he rejoins the Orioles. He remains without a timetable to return.

Brian Roberts (knee) jogged on a treadmill in a pool on Thursday.

It's a small first step, but a step nonetheless. "That was encouraging," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "He's making some improvement. He's feeling better every day." There's no timetable for Roberts' return.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Thursday that Brian Roberts (knee) will likely not be ready to return in two weeks.

Roberts suffered a ruptured tendon in his knee last week and was given a timetable of 2-4 weeks. While he's no longer limping, he's not expected to meet the low-end of that timetable. Ryan Flaherty and Alexi Casilla will continue to fill in at second base for now.

Brian Roberts (hamstring) is expected to be placed on the disabled list prior to Friday's game.

It's certainly no surprise. Roberts left Thursday's game after feeling a pop in his right hamstring near the back of his knee, and it's possible he'll require a lengthy absence. Yamaico Navarro is expected to replace him on the roster.