MLB

• O's Roberts to see back specialist

  
  

  Sarasota, FL (Sports Network) - Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was scheduled to fly back to Baltimore Sunday to have his ailing back examined.

  Roberts developed a herniated disc in his back while working out in the offseason and will meet with back specialist Dr. Lee Riley at The John Hopkins Hospital on Monday.

  His bothersome back prevented the 32-year-old from participating in baseball- related activities over the past week.

  The nine-year major-league vet batted .283 with 56 doubles, 16 homers, 79 runs batted in and swiped 30 bases over 159 games last season for Baltimore.

  03/14 14:37:54 ET