Lombardozzi was called up to the major leagues Wednesday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Lombardozzi has gotten off to a great start to the season with Triple-A Indianapolis, slashing .379/.460/.483 with 13 RBI in 24 games. With Andrew Lambo heading to the DL with a foot injury, Lombardozzi will fill the vacant roster spot and serve as a utility infield option.

Lombardozzi was traded to the Pirates on Tuesday for cash considerations, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. Manny Machado's absence afforded Lombardozzi a chance at semi-regular playing time to start the season, and he hit .292 in 72 at-bats in April, but then saw just a mere one at-bat after the calendar turned to May. His numbers in a larger sample at Triple-A Norfolk left a lot to be desired (.270/.307/.311) and the 26-year-old will likely serve as little more than a last-ditch utility option with his new club.

Lombardozzi cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. The 26-year-old utility player only posted a .297 OBP in 74 plate appearances with the O's last season before getting demoted to Triple-A. He doesn't hit for much power or steal many bases, so in order for him to be a useful fantasy option in deeper leagues, he needs to play every day and it does not seem like that will happen in Baltimore anytime soon.

Orioles optioned INF Steve Lombardozzi to Triple-A Norfolk. They've chosen to keep three catchers on the roster for the time being. Lombardozzi's second stint with the big club this season was a brief one, as he was just called up Saturday.

Orioles recalled INF Steve Lombardozzi from Triple-A Norfolk. Lombardozzi began the season with the Orioles, hitting .292/.301/.333 with two RBI and a 13/0 K/BB ratio in 72 at-bats. He's a valuable bench option with his ability to play all over the field.

Orioles optioned INF Steve Lombardozzi to Triple-A Norfolk. Lombardozzi started 13 straight games at second base for the Orioles at one point this season, but Jonathan Schoop has since taken over the position. Lombardozzi got the boot Thursday to clear a roster spot for Manny Machado, who was activated from the disabled list.

Steve Lombardozzi went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored as the Orioles lost to the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Lombardozzi hasn't had much to offer in the way of power, but he's carrying an impressive .318 average over 67 plate appearances playing second base just about every day for the Orioles.

Orioles acquired INF Steve Lombardozzi from the Tigers for SS Alex Gonzalez. The Tigers landed Lombardozzi from the Nationals this winter in the Doug Fister trade but decided to unload him on Monday morning to bring in some veteran shortstop help. Lombardozzi can play all around the diamond and should be an active utilityman this year in Baltimore. The 25-year-old is a Maryland native.

Steve Lombardozzi went 2-for-3 and drove home a run as the Tigers fell to the Yankees in Grapefruit League action on Friday. The 25-year-old utilityman who came over in this winter's Doug Fister trade, got the start at second base in this one. He's likely to see considerable action all over the field for the Tigers in 2014, and makes for a nice middle infield option in deeper AL-only leagues.

Tigers acquired INF Steve Lombardozzi from the Nationals in the Doug Fister trade. Lomardozzi is only a career .264/.297/.342 hitter, but he offers versatility and is just 25 years of age. He will operate in a utility role for the Tigers next season.