Latest O's injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Orioles injury news and transactions.
Rodriguez suffers another setback (right elbow discomfort)
TAMPA -- As everything with Grayson Rodriguez's rehab from a right lat strain appeared to be on a positive trajectory, another setback has occurred for the 25-year-old right-hander. Prior to the Orioles' 11-1 loss in Friday’s series opener vs. the Rays in Tampa, Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino announced the
O's trade for catcher Jackson from Yanks as Sánchez likely out 8-10 weeks
ATLANTA -- It’s been an unbelievably unlucky two-plus weeks for Orioles catchers, and the misfortune continued over the weekend in Atlanta. On Sunday, Baltimore placed Gary Sánchez on the 10-day injured list due to a PCL sprain he sustained in his right knee during Saturday’s 9-6, 10-inning win over the
O'Neill (shoulder impingement) makes long-awaited return: 'It sounds like it's 110%'
ATLANTA -- The Orioles have not yet seen the version of Tyler O'Neill they were expecting when they signed the 30-year-old outfielder to a three-year, $49.5 million deal in December. However, the club is optimistic it’s about to soon get more production from the slugger. O’Neill was reinstated from the
O's catching carousel continues as Tromp lands on IL
ARLINGTON -- The Orioles' catching depth is being put to the test in a fashion that hasn’t been seen since the 2007 season. Hours before the Orioles fell 10-2 to the Rangers on Tuesday at Globe Life Field, they placed their third catcher on the injured list in the last
Eflin to IL with lower back discomfort; O's recall Young
BALTIMORE -- For the second time this season, Zach Eflin has hit the injured list. The Orioles placed Eflin on the 15-day IL on Monday, two days after he exited his start against the Rays with lower back discomfort. The 31-year-old right-hander threw only 28 pitches while allowing four runs
Rutschman playing catch, not yet hitting in oblique recovery process
BALTIMORE -- After avoiding the injured list for the first 483 games of his four-year MLB career, Adley Rutschman was placed on the IL on June 21 (retroactive to June 20) due to a left oblique strain. The move came a day after the Orioles’ star catcher felt discomfort during
Handley (concussion) goes on IL after scary collision in Sunday's finale
NEW YORK -- A day after a wild collision at the plate on Sunday afternoon resulted in an early departure for Maverick Handley at Yankee Stadium, the Orioles catcher was placed on the 7-day concussion list on Monday. To take his place on the roster, catcher Chadwick Tromp's contract was
Rutschman (left oblique) hits IL for 1st time in 4-year career
NEW YORK -- The trajectory of the Orioles’ 2025 season has been correlated to their health. When Baltimore’s roster was banged up early, the team struggled and dug itself a hole. As the O’s got players back from the injured list in recent weeks, their play improved and they started
O's arms take another hit with Povich (left hip inflammation) landing on IL
TAMPA -- Injuries continued to haunt the Orioles’ pitching staff Monday when left-hander Cade Povich (left hip inflammation) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Colin Selby was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk for the fourth time this season. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said he expects Povich, the winner
'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