Major league baseball: Orioles trade Utah resident Guthrie to Rockies

Lindstrom is a former closer whom the Rockies relied on to bridge the gap to their late-inning relievers. He went 2-2 with a career-best 3.00 ERA in his first season in the Mile High City.

The 27-year-old has 45 career saves with the Marlins, Astros and Rockies.

"I definitely look forward to the opportunity of getting out there and helping close games down, whether it be in the seventh, eighth or ninth," Lindstrom said. "I try to use the same mind-frame and approach every time I go out there. I definitely look forward to the opportunity to maybe get some of those save chances, for sure."

To make room on their roster, the Orioles designated lefty Clay Rapada for assignment.

Duquette also said the Orioles have had some exploratory talks with the agent for Manny Ramirez, who applied for reinstatement to Major League Baseball last month.

The slugger was suspended for 100 games last year but the ban was trimmed to 50 because he sat out nearly all of last season. The suspension would start with the first game he is eligible to play after signing with a club.

"We're aware that Manny is on the market," Duquette said. "We've seen Manny work out. We're still considering the composition of this club and some of the challenges of integrating a player like Manny into our ball club and market."