Lakins elected free agency Wednesday, per Triple-A Norfolk's official site.

The Orioles reinstated Lakins (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Lakins (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday and allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a batter in his three-inning appearance for the affiliate.

Lakins (elbow) gave up three runs on a hit and two walks in one inning in his rehab debut for Double-A Bowie.

Lakins (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at the Orioles' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Saturday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Lakins (elbow) recently had a setback in his recovery process, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

The Orioles transferred Lakins (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Lakins was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Friday, retroactive to May 12, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Lakins was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

The Orioles recalled Lakins from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.