Taylor Teagarden (thumb) will start a hitting and catching program on Monday.

Teagarden had the splint removed from his dislocated left thumb on Friday and is ready to begin baseball activities. He should be ready to return late this month or early next month.

Taylor Teagarden (thumb) had the splint removed from his dislocated left thumb on Friday.

Teagarden was originally given a 3-4 week timetable for recovery when the injury occurred, so barring any setbacks he should be looking at a return to the Orioles before the end of the month.

The Orioles are considering placing Taylor Teagarden (thumb) on the 60-day disabled list.

The O's originally said Teagarden will miss 3-4 weeks with a dislocated left thumb, but he'll visit a hand specialist on Tuesday before a final determination is made. Baltimore has acquired Chris Snyder to provide depth behind Matt Wieters.

Orioles placed C Taylor Teagarden on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated left thumb.

He's expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks. Luis Exposito has been recalled to serve as the backup catcher.

Taylor Teagarden said he expects to miss 3-to-4 weeks after dislocating his thumb on a foul tip during Saturday's game against the Athletics.

X-rays came back negative, but he'll still require a trip to the disabled list. The O's will likely turn to Luis Exposito to serve as the primary backup catcher to Matt Wieters while Teagarden is out.

Taylor Teagarden left Saturday's game against the Athletics with a dislocated left thumb.

Teagarden was in immense pain as he walked to the dugout with a trainer. He'll be evaluated at a later time, but it seems likely that he will require a trip to the disabled list. If so, Luis Exposito could be recalled to serve as the primary backup catcher to Matt Wieters.

Taylor Teagarden left Saturday's game against the A's after taking a foul tip off his thumb.

Teagarden was in immense pain as he walked to the dugout with a trainer. It's possible that he fractured a bone.

Taylor Teagarden (back) returned to Grapefruit League action Sunday.

Teagarden is slated to return to the starting lineup Monday, but he was back in action as a sub a day earlier. The Orioles' backup catcher hadn't played in over a week due to back spasms.

Taylor Teagarden (back) is slated to return to the Orioles' Grapefruit League lineup on Monday.

Teagarden hasn't played in a week due to back spasms, but he took batting practice and caught bullpen sessions this week without incident. Barring any setbacks, the 29-year-old should serve as Matt Wieters' backup this season.

Taylor Teagarden (back) will take batting practice and catch bullpen sessions again Friday.

He's done it now a few times this week, and if he gets through it again OK Friday, he could be cleared to return to game action. Teagarden will back up Matt Wieters this season.

Taylor Teagarden (lower back) resumed baseball activities on Tuesday and reported no issues.

Teagarden was idle for a few days due to back spasms. He should be fine for the start of the regular season.

Taylor Teagarden will be sidelined for the next few days due to back spasms.

It doesn't sound like a big issue, but it's worth noting that Teagarden missed a good chunk of 2012 with a lower back problem. He's expected to back up Matt Wieters this season.

Orioles and C Taylor Teagarden avoided arbitration by agreeing to a contract.

Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. Teagarden appeared in 22 games for the O's in 2012, driving home nine runs in only 64 plate appearances. He should be the primary backup to Matt Wieters in 2013.

Taylor Teagarden drove in the go-ahead run in the Orioles' defeat of the Marlins early Wednesday morning.

The game went 18 innings and took close to six total hours. Teagarden's RBI single in the top of the 18th was the first run scored in nine frames and mercifully went unanswered by Seattle in the bottom half. The Orioles' backup catcher has eight RBI in 19 games this season.

Taylor Teagarden homered and doubled in the win over the White Sox on Thursday.

Teagarden upped his average from .086 to .132. He's 5-for-39 on the season, but at least four of his hits have gone for extra bases!

Taylor Teagarden doubled home the only run on Sunday's 1-0, 10-inning win over the Rays.

Making his fourth plate appearance, Teagarden drove home Mark Reynolds against Joel Peralta. Teagarden is batting an abysmal .107/.138/.250 in 31 plate appearances since making his 2012 debut on July 14.

Taylor Teagarden blasted a walkoff two-run homer, leading the Orioles to an 8-6 victory over the Tigers in 13 innings on Friday.

It was Teagarden's first game since coming off the 60-day DL, and he made an immediate impact. He finished the night 1-for-2 with the critical blow off Joaquin Benoit in the 13th inning. The unlikeliest of heroes, Teagarden had hit just .250 with no homers and three RBI over 24 minor league at-bats on the year. He'll serve as the Orioles primary backup catcher behind Matt Wieters.

Orioles activated C Taylor Teagarden from the 60-day disabled list.

Ronny Paulino was optioned in a corresponding move, while Dana Eveland was DFA'd to offset the 40-man roster. Teagarden has been out all season with a lower back injury and will immediatly take over as the backup to Matt Wieters. The Orioles also purchased the contract of Miguel Socolovich.

The Orioles plan to activate Taylor Teagarden (back) from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's game.

Teagarden is 3-for-15 (.200) over six rehab games between the GCL Orioles and Double-A Bowie. He suffered a bruised right hand on Sunday, but is slated to play with Low-A Delmarva on Wednesday. Barring any setbacks over the next two days, the O's will likely activate him on Friday. Ronny Paulino, who has served as the backup catcher this season, will soon be the odd-man out.

Taylor Teagarden (back) was pulled from Sunday's game at Double-A Bowie with a bruised right hand.

He's officially listed day-to-day. Teagarden has been out all season with a lower back injury. The setback isn't considered serious, and he should be activated shortly after the All-Star break.