Orioles' L.J. Hoes: Traded to Baltimore

Hoes was traded to the Orioles in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Hoes was DFA'd by the Astros in November, despite a fairly strong year at Triple-A Fresno, where he hit .295/.383/.400 with 26 seals. The 25-year-old has appeared in 112 major league games, and while he's yet to prove he's an everyday outfielder, he's been effective enough to warrant spot starts off the bench.