Manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Krehbiel secured a spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Krehbiel was a late-season waiver claim from the Rays in September, and he'll have a chance to pitch in a relief role to begin this season. The 29-year-old allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in five innings during spring training. Given the lack of bullpen depth on the major-league roster, a hot start from Krehbiel could see him eventually push for high-leverage assignments.