Latest O's injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Orioles injury news and transactions.
O's activate Holliday ahead of series vs. AL-best Rays
ST. PETERSBURG -- Jackson Holliday returned to the Orioles just in time for their series against the team with the best record in the American League. On Monday, the O's activated Holliday from the 10-day injured list ahead of the club's opener against the Rays at Tropicana Field, although he
Westburg undergoes Tommy John surgery, out for 2026 season
WASHINGTON -- Jordan Westburg will not play any games during the 2026 season. Westburg underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on his injured right elbow this week, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias announced Friday prior to the club's opener at Nationals Park in Washington. It’s a disappointing development for
Beavers (oblique) hits 10-day IL as injuries continue to plague struggling O's
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles' lengthy list of injury concerns continues to grow more than a quarter into a season in which the club has been struggling to find consistency -- and more bad health luck hasn’t helped. Prior to Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Yankees, outfielder Dylan Beavers was placed
Basallo scratched from O's lineup due to left knee discomfort, 'will be fine'
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles turned one of their best defensive plays of the season during the seventh inning of Sunday's 2-1 win over the A's at Camden Yards, as Leody Taveras threw out Carlos Cortes at the plate to end the frame and preserve the club's one-run lead. Catcher Samuel
Povich (elbow inflammation) tabled as O's injury list swells again
BALTIMORE -- One day after exiting the Orioles’ 4-3 loss in Thursday night’s finale in Miami due to left forearm discomfort, Cade Povich has hit the injured list with a new injury designation. Povich was placed on the 15-day IL prior to Friday’s opener vs. the A’s due to left
Povich's early exit is latest blow to depleted O's rotation
MIAMI -- In a game filled with adversity, what makes it worth it to manager Craig Albernaz is the people, the togetherness and the feeling that comes from pushing through difficult stretches as a group. But on Thursday night at loanDepot park, the Orioles were handed another challenge. “That's the
Holliday restarts rehab assignment, expected back in mid-May
MIAMI -- For the Orioles, the focus remains on taking things day by day over the course of a 162-game season. That same approach is being applied to infielder Jackson Holliday as he continues working his way back from a right hand injury. Holliday took live batting practice with Double-A
Westburg shut down after feeling discomfort in injured elbow while throwing
NEW YORK -- Few MLB teams have been as plagued by injuries over the past two seasons than the Orioles. And perhaps no player has had worse injury luck than Jordan Westburg. More tough news came regarding the 27-year-old infielder on Monday.
O's closer Helsley placed on 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation
NEW YORK -- The injury bug continues to hit the Orioles hard again this year, and their latest loss is a big one.
Rogers lands on injured list due to flu circulating O's clubhouse
BALTIMORE — The Orioles’ starting rotation has taken another temporary hit. On Wednesday, Baltimore placed left-hander Trevor Rogers on the 15-day injured list, as the 28-year-old southpaw is dealing with an illness/flu (with the move retroactive to Sunday). Right-handed reliever Cameron Foster was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding
When can Orioles expect more injury reinforcements to arrive?
BALTIMORE -- The number of Orioles players currently on the injured list is 10. But that's actually good news. As recently as last Friday morning, Baltimore's IL had 13 members. Then, outfielder Tyler O'Neill (concussion) and right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (right shoulder inflammation) were reinstated on Friday, followed by left-handed
Imaging clean on Holliday's hand/wrist, rehab paused due to ongoing discomfort
BALTIMORE -- Orioles fans can breathe a sigh of relief -- Jackson Holliday is OK. There was some concern surrounding the 22-year-old second baseman, who exited his rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday night after experiencing discomfort in his right hand during his first plate appearance. But Holliday returned
O's place Kremer (quad) on IL; Young recalled to start Friday vs. Red Sox
BALTIMORE -- When Dean Kremer was recalled by the Orioles to be the long-term rotation replacement for Zach Eflin (Tommy John surgery) on April 13, it seemed unlikely the team's starting staff would change anytime soon. That is, unless another injury occurred to one of the five starting pitchers. A
Holliday (hand) set for MRI after early exit from Triple-A rehab game
KANSAS CITY -- Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday suffered a setback on Tuesday, when he was removed from Triple-A Norfolk’s game against Memphis due to right hand discomfort. Holliday had been working his way back after fracturing his hamate bone. He struck out in the first inning for the Tides
Holliday set to begin new rehab assignment, Adley making progress toward return
CLEVELAND -- Jackson Holliday's new rehab assignment is about to begin. The Orioles’ second baseman is scheduled to play rehab games for High-A Frederick on Saturday and Sunday, the club announced on Friday. It’ll be the first game action for Holliday since he was pulled off his previous rehab assignment
Holliday sidelined from rehab assignment due to sore wrist
BALTIMORE -- Jackson Holliday's rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk is over. However, the 22-year-old second baseman won’t be returning to the Orioles quite yet. On Tuesday, the O’s announced that Holliday has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to right wrist soreness, which is not uncommon following hamate surgery.
O's manager Albernaz OK after getting hit in head by foul ball in dugout
BALTIMORE -- For nine years, Craig Albernaz was a Minor League catcher, which is widely known as the most grueling and physically demanding position on a baseball field. So nobody has likely questioned his toughness. But surely nobody will do so after what happened to Albernaz on Monday night. During
O'Neill goes on concussion IL; Mountcastle to 60-day IL with broken bone in foot
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles placed their 12th player on the injured list on Sunday afternoon, before adding a 13th on Monday. Prior to Baltimore's 6-2 win over San Francisco in the series finale at Camden Yards, outfielder Tyler O'Neill was placed on the 7-day concussion IL, retroactive to Thursday. The
Eflin says elbow injury felt like 'my heart was ripped out of my chest'
BALTIMORE -- As an 11-year MLB veteran, Zach Eflin has endured plenty of injuries. The 32-year-old right-hander knows how to go through the rehab process, especially after spending this past offseason recovering from the lumbar microdiscectomy (back surgery) he underwent last August. But Eflin had never felt anything like the
O's continue to tread water as injuries begin to pile up
BALTIMORE -- Not again, right? That’s all Orioles fans could help but think on Saturday, when the injury bug struck yet again. First, Adley Rutschman went on the 10-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation. Then, Ryan Mountcastle exited in the second inning of the game vs. the Giants
Eflin undergoes season-ending Tommy John surgery
BALTIMORE -- Zach Eflin’s 2026 season is over after only one start. Eflin underwent Tommy John (UCL reconstruction) surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday, the Orioles announced. After undergoing imaging, the 32-year-old right-hander received a second opinion on his injured right elbow during a visit with Dr. Keith Meister
O's call up Povich, place Hiraldo (shoulder) on IL
PITTSBURGH -- Cade Povich's first MLB appearance of 2026 came sooner than expected. The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, and the 25-year-old left-hander pitched 5 2/3 innings of two-run relief in an 8-2 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park. Although it hadn’t been 15 days since
Eflin going to get second opinion on injured right elbow
PITTSBURGH -- A new update has emerged pertaining to the status of Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin's injured right elbow. Manager Craig Albernaz said prior to Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh that Eflin is traveling to Dallas to get a second opinion on the elbow from Dr. Keith Meister. Eflin, who
Elbow injury in 2026 debut sends Eflin to IL
BALTIMORE -- Five games into the 2026 season, the injury bug has returned to Baltimore. And once again, the bad luck has struck right-hander Zach Eflin. Eflin exited Tuesday’s 8-5 loss to the Rangers at Camden Yards due to right elbow discomfort, and he was placed on the 15-day injured