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Baltimore shuffles roster before facing Kansas City

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Baltimore Orioles placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on the disabled list and designated outfielder Nolan Reimold for assignment before opening a four-game series Monday night in Kansas City.

Baltimore also reinstated utility man Steve Pearce from the DL and recalled right-hander Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk to bolster its taxed bullpen.

Hardy has been dealing with a groin problem for several days, and Orioles manager Buck Showalter said an MRI exam earlier Monday confirmed the injury. The decision to put him on the DL gives Hardy a chance of returning for the final couple weeks of the season.

The Orioles began the day two games back of the final American League wild-card spot.

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