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Orioles add OF McLouth to roster

Published Aug. 4, 2012 6:57 p.m. ET

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The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of outfielder Nate McLouth from Triple-A Norfolk.

The move was announced before the Orioles played Tampa Bay on Saturday night.

McLouth was a National League All-Star in 2008. He hit .244 with 10 homers and 33 RBIs in 47 games with Norfolk.

To make room on the roster, Baltimore designated outfielder Endy Chavez for assignment.

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