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 (Transferred to 60-day IL on April 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited 2026 debut on March 31 due to discomfort, then went on IL. Underwent imaging on April 1. Getting second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister on April 7. (updated April 7) More >>
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 six rehab games for Triple-A Norfolk from March 27-April 5, going 5-for-23 (.217) with two doubles and three RBIs. (updated April 6)
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 as of April 1. Scheduled to begin throwing progression week of April 6. (updated April 6)
RHP Andrew Kittredge
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially mid-April
Status: Began rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on April 1, allowing one run in two-thirds of an inning. Pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in second appearance on April 5. (updated April 6)
LHP Dietrich Enns
Injury: Left foot infection
IL date: April 6, retroactive to April 4 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Allowed one run in one inning at Pittsburgh on April 3, then did not pitch in final two games of series. Went on IL prior to April 6 game vs. White Sox in Chicago. (updated April 6)
RHP Yaramil Hiraldo
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: April 5, retroactive to April 2 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt soreness coming out of March 31 outing vs. Rangers. Went on IL five days later. (updated April 5)
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 7
• LHP Nick Raquet: Acquired via trade from Cardinals More >>
• INF/OF Brayden Smith: Traded to Cardinals
• RHP Brandon Young: Optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
• RHP Zach Eflin: Transferred to 60-day injured list
April 6
• RHP Brandon Young: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
• LHP Dietrich Enns: Placed on 15-day injured list (left foot infection)
April 5
• LHP Cade Povich: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
• RHP Yaramil Hiraldo: Placed on 15-day injured list (right shoulder inflammation)
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)