General manager Mike Elias said Baumann will begin the season as a long reliever, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Elias left things open-ended as to where Baumann could pitch later in the season. Given that at least one spot in the Orioles' rotation is still somewhat up for grabs, the right-hander could get a look as a starter later in the year if he pitches well in relief. He could also snag a couple of wins early in the season as starters get stretched out.