Vavra signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

The Mariners designated Vavra for assignment Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The Mariners claimed Vavra off waivers from the Orioles on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Orioles designated Vavra for assignment Wednesday.

The Orioles optioned Vavra to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Vavra will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Vavra (groin) has gone 3-for-8 over two contests for Triple-A Norfolk since he was activated from the injured list.

Triple-A Norfolk placed Vavra on the 7-day injured list Friday due to a left groin strain, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Triple-A Norfolk reinstated Vavra (shoulder) from its 7-day injured list Sunday.

Vavra (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Saturday with the Orioles' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, going 0-for-3 with an RBI while playing seven innings at first base.