Orioles activate Hairston from the DL

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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles activated second baseman Jerry Hairston from the disabled list on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old Hairston had been out of action since spring training with a broken finger and has not played in a regular season game in 2004. The right ring finger was injured on March 4 when he slid into third base.

In 2003, Hairston batted .271 with 21 RBI in 218 at-bats and 58 contests.

Brian Roberts started in Hairston's place so far this season and owns a .315 average along with eight runs batted in and 15 stolen bases.

To make room on their roster, the Orioles placed lefty hurler Matt Riley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday.

Also on Tuesday, the club recalled right-hander Daniel Cabrera from Double-A Bowie.