This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Orioles injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Tyler O'Neill
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: Aug. 26 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 23)
Expected return: TBD
Status: After missing two games with shoulder soreness, an MRI revealed a right rotator cuff strain. (Last updated: Aug. 26) More >>
INF/OF Blaze Alexander
Injury: Left hand fracture
IL date: July 16, retroactive to July 13 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on August 25. (updated Aug. 25) More >>
RHP Ryan Helsley
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: July 3, retroactive to June 30 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 19)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw multiple bullpens up to 15 pitches on the O’s homestand and traveled with the team to St. Louis. Helsley said his current plan has him taking two to three days between bullpens but that he wants to return to pitch this season. (updated Aug. 25)
INF/OF Tyler O'Neill
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
IL date: N/A
Expected return: TBD
Status: O’Neill made a diving catch in the ninth inning of the 3-2 Baltimore victory on August 22 but reported shoulder soreness in the aftermath. It has not improved, and manager Craig Albernaz said the outfielder is scheduled for an MRI in St. Louis on Tuesday. (updated Aug. 25) More >>
RHP Félix Bautista
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 20 (60-day IL)
Expected return: September
Status: Began rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake on Aug. 23, allowing three runs in one-third of an inning. Expected to move to Triple-A Norfolk during week of Aug. 24. (updated Aug. 23) More >>
1B Ryan Mountcastle
Injury: Left foot fracture/oblique strain
IL date: April 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Broke fourth metatarsal on left foot on April 11. Did not begin rehab assignment as scheduled on July 28, due to "pretty significant" oblique strain that will sideline him for multiple months. (updated July 31) More >>
RHP Colin Selby
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on July 28. The procedure, which was performed on labrum/rotator cuff, was done by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. (updated July 31)
LHP Keegan Akin
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: June 29, retroactive to June 28 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 13)
Expected return: Late 2027/early 2028
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on left elbow on July 15. Procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. (updated July 15) More >>
INF Jordan Westburg
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
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 Zach Eflin
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: April 1 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 7)
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
Aug. 26
• SS Luis Vázquez: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
• OF Tyler O'Neill: Placed on 10-day IL
Aug. 21
• RHP Anthony Nunez: Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk
• RHP Albert Suárez: Designated for assignment
Aug. 19
• C Samuel Basallo: Reinstated from 10-day injured list (right shoulder inflammation) More >>
• INF/OF Jeremiah Jackson: Optioned to Triple-A Norfolk