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O's place OF Robert on IL with left hamstring discomfort

5:38 PM EDT

BALTIMORE -- Less than a week into Luis Robert Jr.'s Orioles career, the 29-year-old outfielder has hit the injured list. Baltimore placed Robert on the 10-day IL with left hamstring discomfort prior to Sunday's 3-1 loss in the series finale vs. Boston at Camden Yards. The move was retroactive to

Latest O's injuries & transactions

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

Alonso avoids serious injury after being hit on brim of helmet

@Theo_DeRosa
August 30, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- After a scary situation involving one of their biggest stars, the Orioles dodged a major bullet. Pete Alonso was hit in the helmet by a 94.6 mph fastball in the eighth inning of Sunday’s 8-5 victory against the Athletics, drawing a large gasp from the crowd at

Alexander picks up right where he left off in high-energy return from IL

@Theo_DeRosa
August 29, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Orioles have their spark plug back for the stretch run. Utility man Blaze Alexander was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Alexander had been out since suffering a left hand fracture on a July

O'Neill heading to injured list after MRI shows a rotator cuff strain

August 26, 2026

ST. LOUIS – A game-saving catch in Saturday’s ninth inning kept the Orioles in the running to eventually secure a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, but it may have had lasting consequences. Outfielder Tyler O'Neill did not play in Sunday’s series finale and was not in the

10 out of 10 on this incredible somersault tag

@bmags94
August 26, 2026

Blaze Alexander's left hand must be feeling OK. The Orioles infielder, who has been out since suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on July 12, made a jaw-dropping, somersaulting, airborne tag during his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. That

Bautista (shoulder) begins rehab assignment, pitches in 1st game in 13 months

August 23, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Mountain has returned to game action. Félix Bautista began a rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday afternoon. It was the first time the 31-year-old right-hander pitched in a game since he sustained a right shoulder injury on July 20, 2025.

Basallo (shoulder) begins rehab assignment with 3-RBI showing

August 16, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- One of the Orioles' top offensive producers has moved one step closer to a potential return. Samuel Basallo began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a double and three RBIs in the Tides' 9-8 win over Gwinnett. The 22-year-old rookie catcher, who

'No concern' for Alonso after calf cramp, in lineup Sunday vs TB

August 16, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Orioles fans experienced a bit of a scare on Saturday night, when an athletic trainer came on the field to check on star first baseman Pete Alonso during the 10th inning of the club’s 4-3 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field. Good news: Alonso was just

Pozo exits with left index finger pain after being hit by swing against Twins

August 11, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- Another Orioles catcher appeared to go down with an injury on Tuesday night, but the club may have caught a fortunate break.

Alexander pain free as he plays catch for 1st time since fracturing hand

August 7, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Blaze Alexander took a step forward in his recovery Friday at Globe Life Field, playing catch for the first time since sustaining a non-displaced fracture in his left hand on July 12. Alexander told reporters he is pain free and hopes to start hitting next week when the

Bassitt tosses 6 scoreless innings in third rehab start

August 7, 2026

Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt made his third rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday night, tossing six innings vs. Buffalo. The 37-year-old veteran previously threw 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball vs. Worcester on July 28, followed by 4 1/3 frames over which he gave up three runs (two earned)

Mountcastle has 'pretty significant' oblique strain, to be out multiple months

July 31, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Ryan Mountcastle sustained a bit of a freak injury on April 11, when he fractured a bone in his left foot while running from first to second base on a double. Now, there's been "some more tough luck" for the 29-year-old first baseman, as Orioles president of baseball

What's next for Bassitt after successful first rehab start?

July 28, 2026

DETROIT -- While Ryan Mountcastle did not begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday night as originally scheduled, another Orioles player on the injured list did. Chris Bassitt made his first rehab start for the Tides at Harbor Park, tossing 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball against Worcester.

Mountcastle (foot) not feeling 100%, does not begin rehab assignment

July 28, 2026

DETROIT -- Ryan Mountcastle did not begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday as originally scheduled. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Mountcastle -- who sustained a left foot fracture on April 11 -- was not feeling 100 percent, so the team decided the 29-year-old first baseman would not play for Triple-A

O's veterans Bassitt, Mountcastle take big step toward return

July 27, 2026

DETROIT -- Two significant members of the Orioles’ roster are scheduled to begin rehab assignments on Tuesday night. Right-hander Chris Bassitt (low back discomfort) will start for Triple-A Norfolk against Worcester, while first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (left foot fracture) will be in the lineup for the Tides. First pitch for

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,