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Latest O's injuries & transactions

July 24, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Orioles injury news and transactions.

Basallo heads to IL with right shoulder inflammation; Rodríguez recalled from Norfolk

July 22, 2026

BOSTON -- The Orioles were already without Adley Rutschman, who went on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation on Monday. Now, Baltimore is without the other half of its standout catching duo as well.

Orioles lose Rutschman (wrist inflammation) to IL for 3rd time this season

Fellow backstop Basallo remains day to day with right shoulder discomfort
July 20, 2026

BOSTON -- Adley Rutschman has hit the injured list for the third time this season -- and right as the Orioles were preparing for one of their biggest series of the year thus far. The 28-year-old catcher was placed on the 10-day IL due to left wrist inflammation ahead of

Basallo aggravates lingering right shoulder discomfort in finale

July 19, 2026

HOUSTON -- Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Astros at Daikin Park with right shoulder discomfort after grimacing during a second-inning at-bat.

Bassitt 'feels great' despite move to 60-day IL; to throw bullpen session next week

July 18, 2026

HOUSTON -- Chris Bassitt was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday with lower back discomfort. The 37-year-old right-hander has been playing catch on the mound, and said he “feels great, throwing feels great.” Bassitt expects to throw a bullpen session early next week, which he expects to go

O’s recall Encarnacion-Strand as Alexander (hand) hits IL

July 16, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Since getting traded from the Reds to the Orioles on April 13, Christian Encarnacion-Strand has shown his immense power potential in the Minors. The former Cincinnati prospect has slugged 17 home runs in 61 games for Triple-A Norfolk. Now, the 26-year-old corner infielder is getting his first big

Blaze fractures left hand on HBP, giving O's significant 'gut punch'

July 16, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles' first four-game winning streak of the season didn't come without a significant "gut punch," as manager Craig Albernaz put it. Blaze Alexander sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the seventh inning of Baltimore's 8-2 win over Kansas City at Camden Yards on Sunday

O's reliever Akin undergoes Tommy John surgery

July 15, 2026

BALTIMORE -- One of the longest-tenured players in the Orioles’ organization is now facing a lengthy recovery. On Wednesday, left-hander Keegan Akin underwent Tommy John surgery, the club announced. The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington.

Alexander explains HBP frustration, responds to Pasquantino's comments

July 13, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Before the benches cleared and the bullpens emptied at Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon, Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander was visibly frustrated with Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg, whose 95.5 mph fastball broke Alexander's left hand during the seventh inning of Baltimore's 8-2 win. At the time, it wasn't

No ligament damage for Helsley (elbow inflammation); Akin has UCL injury

July 11, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Orioles manager Craig Albernaz provided updates on a pair of relievers with elbow injuries prior to Saturday night's game against the Royals at Camden Yards -- one that was quite positive, while the other was a bit more ominous. Closer Ryan Helsley has inflammation around his right UCL,

Bassitt 'writing the script' for second-half return after unique back surgery

July 7, 2026

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Helsley lands on IL for second time in '26 with elbow discomfort

July 3, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Orioles are again going to be without their closer for at least a couple of weeks -- and potentially longer. On Friday, Baltimore placed right-hander Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list prior to the opener at Cincinnati. Right-hander Anthony Nunez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to

Helsley experiences right elbow discomfort while warming in O's bullpen

July 1, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Ryan Helsley was warming in the Orioles' bullpen prior to the ninth inning of the team's 6-1 win over the White Sox at Camden Yards on Wednesday afternoon. However, when the doors swung open in center field, it was Andrew Kittredge -- not Helsley -- who ran through

O's place Akin (left elbow discomfort) on IL, recall Walker from Triple-A 

June 29, 2026

BALTIMORE -- One of the longest-tenured players on the Orioles’ roster has hit the injured list and won’t be back until after the All-Star break, at the earliest. Left-hander Keegan Akin was placed on the 15-day IL due to left elbow discomfort prior to Monday night’s series opener vs. the

Kremer, Povich make 2nd rehab starts as O's rotation reinforcements near return

June 26, 2026

BALTIMORE -- A pair of pitchers who could soon serve as rotation reinforcements for the Orioles each took another step forward in their recovery on Friday night -- and one did so with quite an impressive outing.

Holliday out of lineup for 4th straight game, but pinch-hits in finale vs. Angels

June 24, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Jackson Holliday's return to the Orioles’ lineup won't come until the team returns home later this week. Holliday was out of the lineup for the fourth straight game due to groin tightness on Wednesday, when the O's concluded their three-game series at Angel Stadium with a 7-6, 10-inning

'Who wants to play third?': Desperate O's put career outfielder Taveras at hot corner

June 23, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Injuries to a pair of Orioles infielders resulted in Leody Taveras playing third base for five innings during Monday night’s series-opening 6-1 win over the Angels at Angel Stadium. You read that correctly: Taveras, a seven-year MLB veteran who has exclusively played outfield across the Majors, Minors and

Rutschman lands on concussion IL after freak play

June 20, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After getting hit in the head with a ball on a freak play that occurred in Seattle on Thursday afternoon, Adley Rutschman was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list prior to Saturday night’s game at Dodger Stadium, the Orioles announced. It marks the second IL stint

Rutschman out of O's lineup Friday, one day after being hit by throw on left ear

June 19, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- A day after being hit in the left ear by a throw, Adley Rutschman was out of the Orioles' lineup for Friday night's series opener against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. During the ninth inning of Thursday's 3-0 loss at Seattle, Rutschman was removed from the game

O's get their closer back as Helsley returns from IL stint

June 16, 2026

SEATTLE -- Before the Orioles began their three-city West Coast road trip through Seattle, Los Angeles and Anaheim, their bullpen received a major boost. Baltimore reinstated closer Ryan Helsley from the 15-day injured list prior to Tuesday night’s opener vs. the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The 31-year-old right-hander had been

O's closer Helsley (elbow) strikes out 3 in 1st Triple-A rehab outing

June 11, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles may be getting their closer back before the end of June. Right-hander Ryan Helsley took a significant step forward on Thursday, when he began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. The 31-year-old has been on the 15-day injured list since May 1, when he was placed

Albernaz: 'No disconnect' with Basallo, who remains out of O's lineup

June 10, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Despite coming off the bench to play both Monday and Tuesday, Samuel Basallo was again out of the Orioles' starting lineup for Wednesday night's game vs. the Mariners at Camden Yards. The 21-year-old catcher/designated hitter hasn't started since Sunday -- the same day he felt discomfort in his

Rutschman's absence felt in O's loss as Basallo manages bony growth in wrist

June 9, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Two of the Orioles’ best hitters are catchers, and playing baseball’s most demanding position can often lead to small injuries over the course of a 162-game season. Right now, both of Baltimore’s backstops are dealing with ailments. As Samuel Basallo continues to play while having a “bony growth”

Bassitt (back) placed on IL; Basallo out of starting lineup

June 9, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles placed right-handed starter Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Friday, with low back discomfort, and recalled right-hander Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Mayo (low back discomfort) day to day after getting scratched from O's lineup

May 24, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The injury bug just won't go away in Baltimore. Now, it has hit Coby Mayo. On Sunday, Mayo was scratched from the Orioles' lineup prior to their 5-3 walk-off win in Game 1 of their doubleheader vs. the Tigers at Camden Yards, as the 24-year-old infielder was experiencing