O's Acquire Mike Belfiore To Complete Josh Bell Trade
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Orioles announced that they have acquired minor leaguer LHP Mike Belfiore from the Arizona Diamondbacks to complete the trade that sent INF Josh Bell to Arizona.
Belfiore, 23, was a first round sandwich selection (45th overall) in the 2009 First Year Player Draft. He picked to a 2.37 ERA (19.0IP, 5ER), recording one save, striking out 28 and walking five for Class-A Visalia this season.
Belfiore has been assigned to Double-A Bowie.
