Buck Showalter has hinted that the Baltimore Orioles could use a six-man rotation when Johan Santana makes his way back to the Major Leagues.
Santana could come off the disabled list as early as June 19. The left-hander is expected to start one game for Triple-A Norfolk and one for Double-A Bowie.
"I could if I wanted to. Not saying I'm going to, but could," Showalter said.
"I don't think there will be anything difficult about it. I've been hinting around about going to six starters anyway. That's easy to solve. It's not a problem. Anytime there are good pitchers available, I'm in, especially with his pedigree."