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Latest O's injuries & transactions

June 11, 2026

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

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

O's activate Holliday ahead of series vs. AL-best Rays

May 19, 2026

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

May 15, 2026

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

May 13, 2026

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'

May 11, 2026

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

May 8, 2026

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

May 7, 2026

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

May 7, 2026

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

May 4, 2026

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

May 1, 2026

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

April 30, 2026

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?

April 27, 2026

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

April 24, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

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

April 17, 2026

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

April 14, 2026

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

April 13, 2026

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

MRI on Rutschman's ankle comes back 'encouraging,' could be short IL stint
April 13, 2026

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'

With uncertain future, O's right-hander ready to rehab after season-ending Tommy John surgery
April 12, 2026

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