Orioles Recall IF/OF Rhyne Hughes From Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles have announced that they have recalled IF/OF RHYNE HUGHES from Triple-A Norfolk. To make room for Hughes on the roster, the team has optioned IF JUSTIN TURNER to the Tides.

Hughes, 26, batted .353 (18-51) with three home runs and 11 RBI for Norfolk. He reached base safely in all 14 games in which he appeared and had an International League-best 11-game hitting streak from April 8-19, batting .400 (16-40) over the span. Hughes ranks among the IL 10 in slugging percentage (T-6th, .667); on-base plus slugging (7th, 1.088); batting average (10th, .353) and on-base percentage (10th, .421).

Hughes was acquired by the Orioles as the player to be named later in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for C GREGG ZAUN on August 15, 2009. He will wear #40 and will be making his major league debut.