This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Orioles injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Zach Eflin
Injury: Right elbow discomfort
IL date: April 1 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited 2026 debut on March 31 due to discomfort, then went on IL. Scheduled to undergo imaging on April 1. (updated April 1) More >>
INF Jordan Westburg
Injury: Partial right UCL tear
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Not before May 24
Status: After testing, received platelet-rich plasma injection on Feb. 20. Swinging a bat and throwing as of April 1, when he was transferred to 60-day IL. (updated April 1)
2B Jackson Holliday
Injury: Right hamate surgery
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-April
Status: Bone removed from right hand on Feb. 12. Played three rehab games for Triple-A Norfolk from March 27-31, going 2-for-10 with a double and an RBI. (updated April 1)
RHP Andrew Kittredge
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially mid-April
Status: Threw multiple bullpen sessions late in Spring Training. Scheduled to begin rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on April 1. (updated March 30)
LHP Keegan Akin
Injury: Left groin strain
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt discomfort while warming up in bullpen on March 21. Underwent imaging in Baltimore on March 23. Playing catch and running as of March 29. (updated March 29)
OF Heston Kjerstad
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Sustained injury during March 19 Grapefruit League game. Underwent imaging in Baltimore on March 23. Placed on IL to begin season. (updated March 25)
RHP Félix Bautista
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 20 (60-day IL)
Expected return: September 2026 (or later)
Status: Underwent surgery to repair torn rotator cuff and torn labrum last Aug. 19. Threw for first time March 3, tossing 25 pitches from 45 feet on flat ground. (updated March 4)
RHP Colin Selby
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: Feb. 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Placed on the 60-day injured list on Feb. 14. No clear timeline for potential return yet. (updated Feb. 14)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 1
• RHP Zach Eflin: Placed on 15-day injured list (right elbow discomfort)
• RHP Albert Suárez: Contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk
• INF Jordan Westburg: Transferred to 60-day injured list (partial right UCL tear)
March 29
• LHP Jayvien Sandridge: Acquired from Angels in exchange for cash considerations, optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
• OF Johnathan Rodríguez: Acquired from the Guardians in exchange for RHP Carter Rustad, optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
March 26
• RHP Jackson Kowar: Cleared outright waivers, assigned to Triple-A Norfolk
• INF Bryan Ramos: Cleared outright waivers, assigned to Triple-A Norfolk