Baltimore Orioles

Ryan Helsley

RP

Helsley landed on the injured list July 3 with elbow discomfort, and although he's dealing with inflammation that will keep him sidelined for an extended period of time, manager Craig Albernaz confirmed that the 31-year-old reliever hasn't suffered any structural damage to his UCL. A timeline for his recovery could begin to come into picture once he begins a throwing program, but the team is optimistic that Helsley will be back before the end of the season. In the meantime, Tyler Wells, Rico Garcia and Andrew Kittredge figure to be in the mix for saves in Baltimore.

Keegan Akin

RP

Akin landed on the 15-day injured list in late June with soreness in his pitching elbow. It seems he could be looking at an extended absence, but more will be known following his visit with Dr. Meister.

Felix Bautista

RP

Coming back from right labrum and rotator cuff surgery, Bautista was cleared to resume mound work last week and the team is "pretty excited about where he's at." The Orioles are holding out hope that Bautista could rejoin their bullpen before the end of the regular season, but he's a long way from having an established timeline for a return.

Colin Selby

RP

Selby has been on the shelf since Feb. 14 due to right shoulder inflammation and has made limited progress in his recovery over four months later. The second opinion should provide Selby with more clarity regarding his options for treatment. Given his lengthy layoff from throwing, surgery would seem to be a distinct possibility for the 28-year-old right-hander.

Chris Bassitt

SP

Bassitt was placed on the injured list June 8 with low back discomfort, and now his return to the major-league mound will be further delayed after undergoing a minor back procedure. General Manager Mike Elias said that the team will see where the 37-year-old is in a "couple weeks" and then see if he can begin throwing again.

Ryan Mountcastle

1B

Mountcastle has been out of action since April 11 due to a fractured left foot. He is currently on the 60-day IL, and though he's now eligible to return, the 29-year-old isn't expected to be activated until late June or early July. Given that he's now back to running, it sounds like Mountcastle is progressing well toward that timeline.

Jordan Westburg

3B

Westburg's procedure will keep him out for the remainder of the 2026 campaign, but general manager Mike Elias said Friday that the 27-year-old infielder has a good chance to return to playing in the field full-time by early 2027. Until then, Coby Mayo will likely take over as Baltimore's primary third baseman, though Jeremiah Jackson, Blaze Alexander and Weston Wilson are also candidates to make an occasional start at the hot corner.

Zach Eflin

SP

The Orioles moved Eflin to the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he received a second opinion on his injured elbow, and he'll now be out until midway through the 2027 campaign after going under the knife. The 32-year-old righty will finish 2026 having made just 15 starts over the past two seasons, during which he's posted a 5.76 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 75 innings.