 Across the three levels, he combined for 33 saves and a 2.28 ERA; he allowed three home runs, struck out 73 batters, and walked 18 in 51 innings of work.He was called up to the Orioles on August 23, 2006, and made his first appearance with them against the Minnesota Twins.Early in the 2008 season it was announced that Hoey would undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery and miss the entire year.