Orioles activate Cordova

CHICAGO, April 12 (UPI) -- Marty Cordova, the Baltimore Orioles' prized offseason acquisition, was activated from the disabled

list Friday.

The 32-year-old outfielder, who signed a three-year, $9.1 million contract on Dec. 4, has not played this season due to a right quadriceps strain. He batted .238 in 22 spring-training games.

Last season with Cleveland, Cordova hit .301 with 20 homers and 69 RBI in 409 at-bats.

To make room for Cordova, the Orioles optioned outfielder Luis Garcia to Rochester of the Class AAA International League. He appeared in two games for Baltimore without an at-bat.