Latest O's injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Orioles injury news and transactions.
'Absolutely': Grayson steadfast on second-half return to O's rotation
BALTIMORE -- Grayson Rodriguez began the 2025 season on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, an ailment he experienced after reporting soreness in his triceps in mid-March. The 25-year-old right-hander then sustained a right lat strain during his recovery in late April.
O's activate Mullins, Westburg, option Kjerstad, Mateo to IL
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles made a bevy of moves as they opened their homestand against the Tigers on Tuesday evening. They got two more offensive boosts but also took a hit defensively -- and made one surprising move as well. Prior to its 5-3 series-opening loss, Baltimore reinstated both infielder
'Incredibly disappointing': Mountcastle (hamstring) to miss 8-12 weeks
WEST SACRAMENTO -- A key piece of the Orioles’ lineup is set to miss most of the summer.
Hamstring bug bites O's: Mullins heads to IL, Mountcastle exits win
BALTIMORE -- Bad injury luck continues to be a predominant storyline of the Orioles’ disappointing start to the 2025 season. Prior to a 2-1 win over the White Sox at Camden Yards on Friday, the O’s placed veteran center fielder Cedric Mullins (right hamstring strain) on the 10-day injured list.
Westburg, Cowser set to begin Triple-A rehabs as O's seek offensive boost
BALTIMORE -- On Monday afternoon, Jordan Westburg and Colton Cowser walked out of the Orioles’ clubhouse at Camden Yards carrying duffel bags. The injured teammates were leaving for Norfolk, Va., where they were expected to begin Triple-A rehab assignments on Tuesday.
Rutschman removed from finale as precaution after taking foul ball off mask
BOSTON -- Given the Orioles’ run of bad injury luck in 2025, any time a player shows signs of pain on the field is a cause for concern. On Sunday afternoon, Baltimore again held its breath when star catcher Adley Rutschman was removed during the top of the fifth inning
Laureano (left ankle) latest Oriole to land on IL; Pérez DFA'd among flurry of moves
BOSTON -- Multiple significant changes were made to the Orioles’ roster on Saturday. First, the O’s placed outfielder Ramón Laureano on the 10-day injured list prior to the split doubleheader vs. the Red Sox at Fenway Park, a move that was retroactive to Wednesday. The 30-year-old outfielder is dealing with
Westburg has setback in hamstring injury recovery, timetable now uncertain
BALTIMORE -- Much of the news regarding the Orioles’ long list of injured players over the past week has been positive -- but not all of it. Over the weekend, Jordan Westburg sustained a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring strain, manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday. The 26-year-old
O's call up No. 2 prospect Mayo for return to Majors
BALTIMORE -- Coby Mayo feels he has proven all he can in the Orioles’ farm system. He knows what step needs to come next. “I think I’ve done a really good job of being a really good Minor League player,” Mayo said. “Now, it’s about becoming a really good, consistent
Orioles place Westburg, Sánchez on growing IL
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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,