Several players from the Orioles’ minor league system are participating in the various Caribbean leagues.

I’ve attempted to compile a list, but I may have missed some players because it’s difficult to acquire information about the leagues. Feel free to get in touch with me if you think someone was inadvertently omitted and I’ll include them in next week’s entry.

Look for reports from the Caribbean leagues to appear on O’s on Deck every Wednesday for the remainder of the season.

Here are updates through Monday’s games on the players in the Orioles’ system:

Dominican Winter League

Fredy Deza, RHP – Like he’s done for most of the winter, Deza struggled in his last appearance for the Azucareros. The 25-year-old relief pitcher allowed three runs and three hits in one inning against the Aguilas on Nov. 15. All three runs scored on a home run by Matt Carson with one out in the sixth inning. Deza has a 9.28 ERA in nine games in the Dominican Republic. He has given up three home runs and 18 hits in 10 2/3 innings.

Wilfredo Perez, LHP – Perez is 1-0 with a 5.79 ERA in six appearances for the Estrellas. He has walked six hitters in 4 2/3 innings this season, but he pitched well against Escogido on Nov. 16. The 24-year-old left-hander, who was added to the Orioles’ 40-man roster, retired both hitters he faced in the sixth inning. It was the first game in which he didn’t allow a walk.

Alfredo Simon, RHP – Simon made his debut for the Gigantes on Nov. 14. The 27-year-old right-hander started the game and allowed one run and four hits in 4 2/3 innings. Despite his strong performance, Simon didn’t factor in the decision. He had three strikeouts and didn’t issue any walks in the game. Simon had a 6.23 ERA in four appearances (one start) for the Orioles in 2008.

Venezuelan Winter League

Victor Castillo, C – Castillo hasn’t played for La Guaira since going 0-for-2 with a strikeout against Lara on Oct. 22 in his only appearance. The 24-year-old catcher batted .231 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 39 games for the Delmarva Shorebirds this season. He hit .294 with one home run and 27 RBIs in 81 games for Delmarva in 2007.

Carlos Rojas, 2B/SS – Rojas is hitting .211 (4-for-19) with three RBIs and two runs scored in 11 games for the Caribes. The 24-year-old infielder has received more playing time after seeing little action during the first few weeks of the season. Rojas was 0-for-3 with a walk against La Guaira on Nov. 11. He batted .247 with two home runs and 38 RBIs in 120 games for the Bowie Baysox this season.

Oscar Salazar, 1B/3B/LF – Salazar is hitting .439 with six home runs and 18 RBIs in 22 games for La Guaira. The 30-year-old utility player is first in the Venezuelan Winter League in batting average and tied for fifth in runs scored (21). He also has six doubles, two triples and three stolen bases. Salazar was 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBIs against Lara on Nov. 15. He was 2-for-3 with a double and a walk against the Caribes on the following night.

Steve Torrealba, C/1B – The 30-year-old backup catcher is batting .182 (4-for-22) with four RBIs and five runs scored in 11 games for the Caribes this season. Torrealba, who hit .283 with eight home runs, 26 RBIs and 16 runs scored in 37 games for the Baysox in 2008, was 0-for-2 with a walk in his last game against La Guaira on Nov. 16. He has also received some playing time at first base in Venezuela.

Puerto Rican Winter League

Miguel Abreu, 2B – Abreu was 1-for-4 with an RBI in his debut for Ponce against Carolina on Nov. 14. The 24-year-old infielder batted .275 with six home runs and 43 RBIs in 116 games for the Frederick Keys in 2008. He had 24 doubles, 21 stolen bases and 55 runs scored for the Keys.

Mexican Pacific League

Jeff Nettles, SS/3B – The 30-year-old infielder is hitting .262 with one home run and six RBIs in 19 games for the Mochis Caneros, but he hasn’t played since Nov. 2. Nettles has hit successfully in eight of his past 10 games. During that span, he is batting .355 (11-for-31) with five RBIs and three runs scored. Nettles is only 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position.