General manager Dan Duquette said Tuesday that Kim is unlikely to be on the Orioles' Opening Day Roster, WJZ 13's Mark Viviano reports.

General manager Dan Duquette said Tuesday that Kim is unlikely to be on the Orioles' Opening Day Roster, WJZ 13's Mark Viviano reports.

Analysis:

This is a complex situation for the Orioles as Kim's two-year, $7 million deal cannot be sent to the minors. However, Duquette told reporters that the team would have to discuss options with Kim and that Kim would need to approve a reassignment to the minor leagues. Joey Rickard, who is batting .396 with five steals this spring, will likely be given the opportunity to lock down the everyday job in left field for the Orioles. Meanwhile, Kim's status moving forward figures to be decided in the coming days as the Orioles trim down their roster in advance of Opening Day.