O’s introduce Miley, welcome back Pearce

BALTIMORE — The Orioles unveiled their Trade Deadline acquisitions, left-handed pitcher Wade Miley and infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce, on Tuesday afternoon, introducing a pair Baltimore hopes can aid in its push for the American League East title.

“[Miley is] a workhorse,” executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said. “He’s pitched over 200 innings a few times, excellent command of four pitches, he’s got a good pickoff move. And he loves to compete. We hope he helps stabilize our pitching rotation and is a key piece we hope to help us advance to the playoffs.”

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“Steve Pearce — [I] think this is our fifth time together, where he’s parted and come back to the Orioles. [He] had a terrific year in Tampa; we are glad to have him back. He gives us excellent defense, power when he’s in the game. And when he’s not in the game, he gives us a real strong bench.”

The players, activated for Tuesday’s series opener vs. Texas, gives the O’s a four-man bench. Pitchers Tyler Wilson and Odrisamer Despaigne were optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to create roster spots.

“Obviously I struggled earlier in the year, but when I first found out [about the trade], I was excited,” said Miley, who was acquired from Seattle …

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