C Caleb Joseph was back in action Sunday, making his first start since he took a foul tip to the groin on May 30. Joseph underwent testicular surgery and was on the disabled list until Thursday. Sunday marked his first game action, and he went 0-for-3 in the loss to Seattle.

C Caleb Joseph was in the lineup Sunday for the first time since coming off the disabled list following testicular surgery. Joseph took a foul tip to the groin on May 30 and hadn't played in a major-league game again before Sunday.

C Caleb Joseph was activated from the 15-day disabled list Thursday.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury and surgery) was back Thursday after a stint on the 15-day disabled list. The veteran backup was activated before Thursday's game, taking the roster spot of C Francisco Pena, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Joseph was hitting .182 before taking a foul tip to the groin on May 30.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury) is close to rejoining the club -- possibly in Seattle, where Baltimore lands next. Francisco Pena caught in Wednesday's win over the Padres, but Pena could be the odd man out when Joseph returns.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury and surgery) continues to make progress on his minor league rehabilitation. However, he is not expected to join the Orioles on their next stop in Seattle. "He caught eight innings (recently) and said he felt fine," manager Buck Showalter said. "But we think he needs a little more time."

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury/surgery) is going to catch at Single-A Frederick on Monday. He's been doing catching in the bullpen but this is going to be his first game action. Showalter said if all goes well, he could rejoin the team in San Diego.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury and surgery) will catch in a game for the first time since the operation with Class A Frederick on Monday. He has been hitting in rehab games and catching in the bullpen, and if all goes well, it's possible he could join the Orioles in San Diego next week. Manager Buck Showalter said they'll evaluate the situation after Joseph catches Monday.

C Caleb Joseph could be cleared on Monday to catch during rehab while working his way back from surgery (testicular injury).

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury) has not yet been cleared to catch, but began a rehab assignment Friday at Single-A Frederick.He was the DH and went 0 for 2 in the first game of a doubleheader.

C Caleb Joseph, on the disabled list (testicular injury/surgery) will be going to Double-A Bowie to start some rehab work June 14. Joseph won't be allowed to catch just yet but could possibly DH in a regular game.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury/surgery) will report to Double-A Bowie, about 30 minutes from Oriole Park, on June 14 to slowly start rehab work. He won't be able to catch just yet but might be able to play as a DH.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury) will be out for at least four weeks after undergoing surgery. "He'll be doing everything else except taking the risk of catching," manager Buck Showalter said. Joseph was hit with a foul ball in the groin area May 30 against Boston. He is batting .182 in 23 games this year.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury) was back in the clubhouse Sunday after undergoing surgery. "He said he wasn't coming back until he wasn't embarrassed to walk," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter, who did not speculate on when Joseph might be activated from the DL. "There's a certain period they go through, even though you feel like doing it, they tell you it's too risky until X number of days, so we're not close to that yet." Joseph is batting .182 in 23 games this year.

C Caleb Joseph will come into the locker room when he can walk with comfort. He's on the 15-day disabled list with a testicular injury after getting hit during Sunday's game. Joseph subsequently had surgery, and manager Buck Showalter said it's uncertain when the catcher will be ready to return.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury) was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Joseph was hit with a foul tip in Monday's game and had a surgical procedure on Monday night.

C Caleb Joseph (testicular injury) was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Joseph was struck by a foul tip during Monday's game and underwent a surgical procedure Monday night. Joseph is hitting .182 with two doubles and five runs scored over 23 games with Baltimore this season as Matt Wieters' backup.

C Caleb Joseph, the backup to Matt Wieters, got the start in a day game Monday against the Red Sox. He has struggled at the plate this year and entered the game with a .175 average and no RBIs. "Offense is just a plus," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter. "He will hit." Joseph was 1-for-3 Monday.

C Caleb Joseph probably won't see as much playing time if C Matt Wieters is healthy again and back in the lineup. However, Joseph keeps finding ways to contribute, and he did so in Thursday's game, throwing out two of three base-stealers, both of which hurt Twins' rallies in Baltimore's 4-2 win.

Joseph is batting .342/.359/.816 in August with four home runs, six doubles and 12 RBIs.

Joseph has come a long way as a hitter since being thrown in the mix in the middle of 2014. He is getting an extra bump in playing time with Matt Wieters (hamstring) currently sidelined. Wieters could be back any day, but even when he returns Joseph should continue to see a 50 percent timeshare.