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Latest O's injuries & transactions

September 24, 2026

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

Holliday to undergo surgery on left wrist; Basallo to concussion IL

September 23, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The 2026 season has ended early for two of the Orioles' top young stars. Jackson Holliday is scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured left wrist early next week, while Samuel Basallo was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list prior to Wednesday's split doubleheader vs. the Blue

Bautista activated, rejoins O's bullpen; Helsley, O'Neill done for '26

September 19, 2026

BALTIMORE -- As the Orioles' bullpen lost one closer for the rest of the 2026 season, a familiar face has returned to eventually reassume the role. Félix Bautista was reinstated from the injured list prior to Baltimore's game vs. Milwaukee at Camden Yards on Saturday evening, as the 31-year-old right-hander

Holliday placed on IL with wrist inflammation, to be out at least until Yankees series

September 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- As the Orioles attempt to keep their American League Wild Card hopes alive, they’ll be doing so without a key member of their lineup. Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation prior to Wednesday night’s 7-1 win in the series finale

Baz exits after taking comebacker off elbow, but hopes to avoid IL

September 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- When Shane Baz was hit by a 105.1 mph liner on his right elbow in the fifth inning on Tuesday night -- leading to his removal from the Orioles’ 7-5, 11-inning win over the Mets at Citi Field -- there was concern. The 27-year-old right-hander was in

Bradish lands on 15-day IL with lower abdominal discomfort

September 13, 2026

TORONTO -- After allowing five earned runs over three innings in a 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday, the Orioles placed starter Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list, likely ending his 2026 season. Bradish heads to the IL with lower abdominal discomfort, the team announced on Sunday

Helsley, Bautista take next rehab steps toward return to O's bullpen

September 11, 2026

TORONTO -- Two important pieces for the Orioles’ bullpen are inching closer to returns. Reliever Ryan Helsley is slated to throw in a Triple-A rehab outing for the Norfolk Tides on Saturday, O’s manager Craig Albernaz said prior to Friday’s series opener against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Gunnar (knee) out of O's lineup; Blaze (back discomfort) to 10-day IL

September 9, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Orioles are playing Wednesday night's series finale vs. the Guardians at Camden Yards without two of their top players. Gunnar Henderson was out of Baltimore's lineup a night after fouling a ball off his left knee. The 25-year-old sustained the injury during the eighth inning of a

Gunnar, Blaze day to day with injuries as banged-up O's drop crucial game to Guards

September 8, 2026

BALTIMORE -- First, Blaze Alexander felt a spasm in his back, which tightened up on him and caused his removal from Tuesday night’s game at Camden Yards in the ninth inning. Before Alexander’s departure, Gunnar Henderson exited after fouling a ball off his left knee in the eighth and having

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

September 6, 2026

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

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.