RHP Yovani Gallardo has looked better since coming off the disabled list. He went 2-0 with a 4.41 ERA over three June starts heading into his scheduled appearance Monday against the Dodgers. Having a healthier arm on the field is only part of the good news for the Orioles, who could also use Gallardo's bat. The longtime National League pitcher went 2-for-3 from the plate at San Diego last week, which could come in handy as the Orioles play in another NL park Monday.

RHP Yovani Gallardo won his 105th game Wednesday, claiming sole possession of third place on the all-time wins list among Mexican-born pitchers. In pitching Baltimore to a win over San Diego, Gallardo recorded a season-high six strikeouts and seems to be past the biceps tendinitis which landed him on the disabled list earlier in the season. Getting Gallardo back throwing at this level is a big step for the American League East-leading Orioles in their quest to keep the second-place Boston Red Sox at bay.

RHP Yovani Gallardo made his second start since coming off the disabled and allowed three runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings. He allowed no runs after a three-run first and has given up five runs in 10 1/3 innings in his first two starts. He kept the Orioles in the game but they're hoping he improves and goes longer in his starts. "What I saw different was he got the first inning behind him. That may sound (unusual)," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "He hasn't been out there in a while. I think he's still a little frustrated with his command a little bit, got some balls where he didn't want to get them and paid the price early."

RHP Yovani Gallardo made his first start since April 22 after coming off the disabled list on Saturday (right bicep tendinitis). He allowed two runs in five innings to earn the victory.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (1-1, 7.00) will be activated from the disabled list and start Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.Gallardo (right shoulder bicep tendinitis) has been on the 15-day disabled list since April 23. He threw 90 pitches and allowed one run in five innings for Triple-A Norfolk at Charlotte on Monday night. Gallardo hasn't pitched for Baltimore since Apr. 22 when he left after two innings at Texas due to tendinitis in his shoulder.

RHP Yovani Gallardo comes off the disabled list to start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday in Baltimore. As of Wednesday night, he was the only Baltimore starter officially slotted for the three-game series.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (right shoulder bicep tendinitis) will be activated from the disabled list to start Saturday against Toronto. Gallardo is taking the place of Ubaldo Jimenez in the Orioles' starting rotation, as Jimenez has been moved to the bullpen. Gallardo last pitched April 22 at Kansas City. He went 1-0 with a 4.85 ERA in three rehab starts with Triple-A Norfolk.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (right biceps tendinitis) will leave the Orioles on Sunday to go to Charlotte, N.C., and make his second rehabilitation start with Triple-A Norfolk and his third overall on Monday. He went on the disabled list on April 23. If all goes well, Gallardo will start for the Orioles next Saturday against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. "I'm OK with it," Gallardo said. "It took a group decision on that. Obviously, I don't think it would hurt to go out there and repeat 85 pitches again. Like I said before, I haven't been through this. I haven't been through rehabbing my shoulder and it's just one of those things that I have to listen to the pitching coach and whatever everybody else says. But you know what, I'm feeling good. I'm excited to get this next one on Monday, get it out of the way, get a little extra work and prepare for my first start here."

Orioles RHP Yovani Gallardo (biceps tendinitis) likely will make one more start on his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Norfolk Monday. If all goes well then he could return to the starting rotation from the disabled list to face the Blue Jays on June 18 at Camden Yards. He has been on the disabled list since April 23.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (biceps tendinitis) will make one more start on his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Monday before returning from the disabled list to face the Blue Jays on June 18.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (shoulder) said he felt good after his five-inning rehab outing at Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday and that he and the Orioles will be talking about what the next step is from here. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez is listed as the starter for Sunday in Toronto, so Gallardo's situation after he takes a work day will help decide the next move. "I'm anxious to get out there, but at the same time, we have to discuss the proper way to go about it," Gallardo said before Wednesday's game. "Being out four-five weeks, it's always difficult. But I feel good. I've been throwing real well."

RHP Yovani Gallardo made what could be his final rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Norfolk. He gave up three runs and four hits in five innings. Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he had not received reports on the outing yet. Gallardo could be headed for a Sunday start in Toronto.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (right shoulder bicep tendinitis) is making a rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. He could "potentially" return to the Orioles rotation following that appearance, according to manager Buck Showalter. "He spent a lot of time in the weight room," Showalter said. "He lost some weight."

RHP Yovani Gallardo (right shoulder bicep tendinitis) did not have any setbacks after his first rehab start at Class A Frederick on Thursday. He will now throw 75 to 80 pitches in five-plus innings for Triple-A Norfolk on June 7. "We have to wait and see how that goes and we'll go from there," Gallardo said. "I feel great today. A little soreness, which was to be expected. It's a good sign because it means you're getting full extension."

RHP Yovani Gallardo (right shoulder bicep tendinitis) did not have any setbacks in his first rehab start at Single-A Frederick on Thursday. He will next throw 75 to 80 pitches in five-plus innings for Triple-A Norfolk on June 7.

RHP Yovani Gallardo continued on his rehab work Thursday. He threw three innings at Class A Frederick and gave up three runs on six hits. He struck out four with two walks, and manager Buck Showalter said afterward that they were pleased with the veteran's work.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (right shoulder bicep tendinitis) could make a minor league rehab appearance soon, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said on Monday. "We expect him to have at least two outings" in the minors, Showalter noted. His first start could come Thursday for Single-A Frederick or Triple-A Norfolk, depending on the weather in Frederick. He went on the DL April 23.

RHP Yovani Gallardo, who is on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis, threw a three-inning simulated game Saturday. Gallardo, who was placed on the DL on April 23, will begin a rehab assignment at Class-A Frederick on Thursday.

RHP Yovani Gallardo (right shoulder biceps tendinitis) completed a bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled to throw a simulated game of two innings Saturday in Cleveland. Gallardo has been sidelined since April 23.

RHP Yovani Gallardo completed a bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled to throw a simulated game of two innings Saturday in Cleveland. Gallardo was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to right shoulder biceps tendinitis on April 23.