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Latest O's injuries & transactions

April 29, 2025

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

Orioles place Westburg, Sánchez on growing IL

April 28, 2025

BALTIMORE -- When Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde arrived for his pregame press conference on Monday afternoon, he pulled out a piece of paper to read off updates on his team’s injured players. The list has been lengthy all season. It keeps getting longer. Infielder Jordan Westburg (left hamstring strain) and

O'Neill (neck) placed on IL as O's look to 'get him fully healthy'

April 26, 2025

DETROIT -- The O's outfield depth took a hit on Saturday, as outfielder Tyler O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) with neck inflammation. “It’s a neck soreness kind of deal,” manager Brandon Hyde said before Game 1 of Baltimore's doubleheader against the Tigers at Comerica

G-Rod diagnosed with mild lat strain, though O's see encouraging signs

April 23, 2025

WASHINGTON -- After undergoing an MRI on his sore right shoulder last Thursday, Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez met with multiple doctors to get opinions. Manager Brandon Hyde then shared the final diagnosis on Wednesday. Rodriguez has a mild right lat strain, an injury he sustained while recovering from the right

After undergoing MRI, G-Rod getting second opinions on sore shoulder

Orioles right-hander has been on injured list all season due to elbow inflammation
April 18, 2025

BALTIMORE -- Much of Grayson Rodriguez’s MLB career has been marred by injuries. Now, another unfortunate development has occurred for the 25-year-old right-hander. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced that Rodriguez underwent imaging on his right shoulder, which started to feel sore while the righty was recovering from the elbow inflammation

Eflin (right lat strain) goes on injured list

April 9, 2025

PHOENIX -- The tough breaks keep coming for the Orioles, who have been battered, bruised and banged up over the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Right-hander Zach Eflin was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, with a right lat strain. Colin Selby, who was on

Suárez's shoulder injury to keep him out for months

April 7, 2025

PHOENIX -- During his breakout 2024 season, Albert Suárez became a valuable piece on the Orioles’ pitching staff. The right-hander bounced between the rotation (24 starts) and the bullpen (eight relief appearances) and excelled whenever he was asked to pitch. That’s why news Monday regarding Suárez’s right shoulder injury was

O's top prospect Basallo (hamstring) lifted from Triple-A game

@Jackson_Stoneee
April 4, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- Samuel Basallo, ranked as the Orioles’ No. 1 prospect and MLB’s No. 13 overall by MLB Pipeline, was removed from Triple-A Norfolk’s game against Charlotte on Friday night with left hamstring discomfort, the team announced. There was no immediate update on the severity as he went 1-for-1

Cowser (left thumb fracture) to miss 6-8 weeks: 'It's a big loss'

March 31, 2025

BALTIMORE -- More tough injury news has come for the Orioles, who will now be without a key piece of their lineup for much of the first half of the 2025 season. Colton Cowser was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, a day after he fractured his left

Sugano exits early (cramps) but impresses in MLB debut

March 30, 2025

TORONTO -- A 12-year veteran of Nippon Professional Baseball, Tomoyuki Sugano has a ton of pitching experience. The 35-year-old Japanese right-hander made 281 appearances for the Yomiuri Giants and played on plenty of big stages, including under the bright lights at the Tokyo Dome. Yet, Sugano felt some nerves on

Gunnar to open season on injured list; O's hopeful it's a short stint

March 23, 2025

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles will be without their star shortstop to open the 2025 season. Gunnar Henderson is heading for the injured list, general manager Mike Elias announced Sunday, after the 23-year-old’s mild right intercostal strain kept him out of Grapefruit League action for the final three-plus weeks of

Gunnar (intercostal) still eyes return by Opening Day: 'That's my plan'

March 15, 2025

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Gunnar Henderson hasn’t played in a Grapefruit League game since Feb. 27, when the Orioles’ star shortstop sustained a mild right intercostal strain. The 23-year-old has slowly returned to baseball activities over the past week. Does Henderson still believe he can be ready for Opening Day on

Starter Rodriguez, reliever Kittredge will open 2025 season on IL

March 9, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Orioles’ starting rotation and bullpen will each be without a key member at the start of the 2025 season. On Friday evening, manager Brandon Hyde announced that right-handers Grayson Rodriguez (right triceps/back of elbow) and Andrew Kittredge (left knee) will both be placed on the injured

G-Rod slowed by triceps soreness, undergoing evaluation

March 6, 2025

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Add another key Orioles player to the list of those dealing with injuries this Spring Training. Grayson Rodriguez reported soreness in his right triceps on Thursday, per manager Brandon Hyde, a day after the 25-year-old right-hander struggled during a 1 1/3-inning Grapefruit League start vs. the Twins

Henderson's right intercostal strain puts Opening Day in question

March 5, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Gunnar Henderson's availability for Opening Day may be in question. The Orioles’ star shortstop has been diagnosed with a mild right intercostal strain, an injury he sustained last Thursday while making a jumping catch in Grapefruit League action vs. the Blue Jays. Manager Brandon Hyde said

Henderson (side) to take weekend off as O's remain cautious

Star shortstop still sore after Thursday's early exit, but no MRI plans
February 28, 2025

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles will continue to be cautious with one of their banged-up star players over the next few days. Gunnar Henderson, who exited Thursday’s Grapefruit League game vs. the Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium due to lower right side discomfort, was still feeling sore on Friday,

O's Bautista has '100% confidence' he'll regain All-Star form

GM Mike Elias says 'very good chance' right-hander will be ready for Opening Day
February 14, 2025

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Get the flickering entrance lights ready at Camden Yards. Cue the “Omar Whistle” from “The Wire” and the anticipatory music that accompanies it. Félix is comin’ (back). It won’t be long before Félix Bautista makes his long-awaited return to the Orioles’ bullpen. The Baltimore crowd will surely

G-Rod shut down, won't appear for O's in postseason

September 25, 2024

NEW YORK -- The Orioles have been dealt a final blow in their injury-plagued 2024 regular season, one that will negatively impact their pitching staff for the postseason. Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has been shut down and will not pitch again this year, manager Brandon Hyde announced prior to Wednesday’s game

Former top prospect Kjerstad activated by Orioles

RHP Webb (elbow inflammation) also comes off injured list
@Sportsgal25
September 15, 2024

DETROIT -- With just 13 games remaining in the regular season, the Orioles got a big boost on Sunday with the return of Heston Kjerstad. Baltimore’s former top prospect was back in at designated hitter for the O's in their 4-2 finale loss vs. the Tigers, and went 0-for-2 out

Mayo steps in at third as Urías lands on IL

September 1, 2024

DENVER -- The Orioles started September with a flurry of roster moves as they hit the heart of the playoff race. The Orioles recalled third baseman Coby Mayo (the club's No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 9 overall), as expected. They also brought up catcher David Bañuelos, who had

O's limping as AL East race becomes a sprint

Kremer (right forearm contusion), Urías (right ankle sprain) injured in loss to Rox
September 1, 2024

DENVER -- When the Orioles left Coors Field on Saturday night, they were walking away from more than the ballpark. They were also walking away from August -- and gladly. Baltimore went 13-15 during the month, which came to a close with a 7-5 loss to the Rockies that saw

7 injured O's who could impact stretch run

August 31, 2024

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Mateo undergoes elbow surgery, shut down for rest of '24

August 28, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- In recent weeks, Jorge Mateo knew surgery remained a possibility for his injured left elbow, as doctors hadn’t ruled out him needing to undergo a procedure. But the 29-year-old infielder held out hope that he could return to play for the Orioles later this year. That will

O's lose another starter as Eflin lands on IL

August 20, 2024

NEW YORK -- The Orioles' starting rotation took another hit on Tuesday when right-hander Zach Eflin was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Saturday) with right shoulder inflammation. But the Orioles are hopeful that Eflin's injury is a short-term issue and that the 30-year-old right-hander -- who has

Suárez steps up after Rodriguez's last-minute scratch

24-year-old Rodriguez dealing with right lat/teres discomfort
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August 7, 2024

TORONTO -- There’s no good time to get bad news, but 10 minutes before first pitch is especially tough. That’s around the time that Grayson Rodriguez, the 24-year-old right-hander in the middle of a great sophomore season, was scratched from his start against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night at