Latest O's injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Orioles injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Ryan Helsley
Injury: Right elbow discomfort
IL date: July 3 (retroactive to June 30)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt discomfort while warming up in bullpen on July 1. Previously had IL stint for right elbow inflammation from May 1-June 16. Underwent MRI, still considering options. (updated July 3) More >>
LHP Keegan Akin
Injury: Left elbow discomfort
IL date: June 29, retroactive to June 28 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Tossed two scoreless innings vs. Washington on June 27, then went on IL two days later. Underwent MRI on June 30. Still considering his options as of July 3. (updated July 3) More >>
RHP Yaramil Hiraldo
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: April 5, retroactive to April 2 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Began rehab assignment with High-A Frederick on June 30, allowing one run on one hit (a homer) and one walk in one inning. Rehab transferred to Triple-A Norfolk on July 3. (updated July 3)
RHP Colin Selby
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: Feb. 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Was evaluated on May 19 due to mild shoulder symptoms. Continued to discuss treatment options. Seeking a second opinion, as of June 29. (updated June 29)
RHP Chris Bassitt
Injury: Lower back tightness
IL date: June 8, retroactive to June 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Received facet injection to lower back on June 12. Then underwent minor procedure to have bone spur removed shortly after. Set to be re-evaluated within couple weeks, as of June 27. (updated June 27) More >>
INF Jordan Westburg
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on May 13. Optimistic he'll be ready for start of Spring Training 2027. Nearing a running progression as of June 23. (updated June 23) More >>
RHP Félix Bautista
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 20 (60-day IL)
Expected return: September (or potentially 2027)
Status: Underwent surgery to repair torn rotator cuff and torn labrum last Aug. 19. Threw for first time March 3. Progressing to his first bullpen session on June 23. (updated June 22)
1B Ryan Mountcastle
Injury: Left foot fracture
IL date: April 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: July or later
Status: Exited April 11 game vs. Giants after stumbling between first and second and sliding awkwardly into the bag on a double. Broke fourth metatarsal on left foot. Running in Sarasota as of June 13. (updated June 13) More >>
RHP Zach Eflin
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: April 1 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Exited 2026 debut on March 31 due to right elbow discomfort. After getting imaging and a second opinion, underwent Tommy John surgery on April 8. (updated April 8) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 3
• RHP Ryan Helsley: Placed on 15-day injured list (right elbow discomfort)
• RHP Anthony Nunez: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
• INF/OF Jeremiah Jackson: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
• C Chadwick Tromp: Designated for assignment
July 1
• RHP Dean Kremer: Reinstated from 60-day injured list (right quad strain)
• RHP Cameron Weston: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
• RHP Trey Gibson: Optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
• LHP Josh Walker: Optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
June 29
• LHP Keegan Akin: Placed on 15-day injured list (left elbow discomfort)
• LHP Josh Walker: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
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