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MLB Rumor Central: David Hernandez, Vance Worley on Orioles' radar

The Orioles non-tendered Vance Worley earlier this offseason. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

The Baltimore Orioles' search for relief pitching this offseason could lead to a reunion with two former members of the team.

Rumor Central

The O's have kicked the tires with free agent David Hernandez and are open to re-signing Vance Worley, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

Worley, 29, was non-tendered by Baltimore this offseason. The right-hander had a 3.53 ERA in 35 games (four starts) with the club this year, serving as a valuable multi-inning option out of the bullpen. Worley made $2.6 million in 2016, a figure the O's might not be willing to approach based on their non-tendering him.

Hernandez, 31, pitched for the Orioles from 2009-10 before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-hander spent last season as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, posting a 3.84 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings across 70 games.

Hernandez made $3.9 million in 2016.

- Kyle Brasseur