but dave said cesar is expected to be about out two to three weeks maybe more. tomorrow we should see him move to the d.l. we're getting word it will be oscar called up in his place. in the meantime he isn't a shortstop, robert will get the start at shortstop. something he's excited about. he's looking forward to getting into the groove. since coming to the orioles he has not been an every day player. he's not had a chance to get successive bats and days. something he's looking forward to. it's been difficult for him in the american league. he was used to the national league. he was with the marlins last year. he said in the national league you have a chance to play every day even if you don't start. that's not the case with the american league. and he talked more about that with me earlier. >> national league you probably could get to bat almost maybe every day because you always have to hit for the pitcher. here maybe once a week or twice a week. it's hard. stay in shape. keep with routines and watch a lot of video. >> reporter: getting prepared. obviously las

cesar, underwent an appendectomy. we're told he will rejoin the team to travel back to baltimore. dave said his recovery time will be a minimum of two to three weeks. it's been reported and believed to be oscar is the one who will get the car up from triple a. of course he's not a shortstop. so dave said over the next couple days ty will be the back up shortstop. also quick update. he's expected to return to the rotation against seattle when the orioles return home. june 11 is the projected date. that's the third game in the seattle series. >> gary: thank you very much. now back. said before the game today he was on the phone this morning with izturis said he was in good spirits and said he felt very good. got the appendix out of the way. >> buck: and it was done so no major incisions. hopefully recovery time will be reduced. >> gary: that one foul. came up and hit him right in the mouth. >> buck: i thought it hit him in the throat. got his hand over his throat. wow. fastball got out in front of it. caught him right on the adam's apple. ball hits right off the plate and comes straight up. o