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Who is out, doubtful or questionable, why, and when they are expected back, with the teams playing tonight first. Status changes move prices before the research does.
“Expected back” is the date the team or outlet reported: an estimate, not a promise.
| Player | Status | Injury | Expected back | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baltimore Orioles | ||||
Cade PovichSP · 5d agoElbow · Surgery · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · 5d ago | Out | Elbow · Surgery · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Weyrich reveals that Povich had pitched through significant discomfort down the stretch of the regular season, and the decision was made to have surgery. It's a relatively minor operation as far as elbow surgeries go, and the Orioles anticipate Povich being ready to roll for spring training. The lefty held a 4.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 37 innings at the major-league level in 2026. Assuming health, he's likely in line to compete for a spot in the Orioles' rotation in 2027. |
Cameron FosterRP · May 28Shoulder · Inflammation · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · May 28 | Day-To-Day | Shoulder · Inflammation · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | |
Reed TrimbleLF · Aug 17Hamstring · Soreness · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Aug 17 | Day-To-Day | Hamstring · Soreness · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Right hamstring injuries have now forced Trimble to the shelf on three separate occasions this season. The switch-hitting outfielder has at least managed to stay productive at Norfolk when he hasn't been hurt, slashing .236/.328/.600 with five home runs and three stolen bases over 64 plate appearances. He's in the midst of his first season as a member of the Orioles' 40-man roster, but the injuries have likely taken him out of consideration for a big-league call-up in 2026. |
Blaze Alexander3B · Sep 25Back · Spasms · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 25 | 10-Day-IL | Back · Spasms | Feb 1, 2027 | Alexander has been out since early September with back spasms. His back is still bothing him, so the out-of-contention Orioles won't press the issue. Alexander was limited to 93 games this season due to injury but was a valuable super utility player when on the field, slashing .303/.358/.414 with four home runs and 10 stolen bases. The 27-year-old will likely have a similar role with the Orioles in 2027. |
Colin SelbyRP · Jul 31Shoulder · Surgery · Right · Back May 1, 2027 · Jul 31 | 60-Day-IL | Shoulder · Surgery · Right | May 1, 2027 | He's been shelved for the entire 2026 and opted for surgery following multiple opinions. The procedure will knock Selby out for the remainder of this season, and he's expected to get a late start to next season, as well. |
Jackson Holliday2B · Sep 23Wrist · Surgery · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 23 | 10-Day-IL | Wrist · Surgery · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Holliday is dealing with a triangular fibrocartilage complex tear in the wrist. The current estimate points to Holliday needing 10 weeks to rehab, which would give him plenty of time to be ready ahead of spring training. Holliday was limited to only 98 games this season due to injury, slashing .229/.300/.340 in those contests. |
Jordan Westburg3B · Sep 28Elbow · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 28 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Westburg underwent Tommy John surgery in May and missed the entire 2026 season. However, because he's a position player and not a pitcher, he has a good chance to head into the 2027 season without any limitations. Westburg has slashed .264/.312/.456 over parts of three major-league seasons and, assuming health, could open next season as the Orioles' primary third baseman. |
Keegan AkinRP · Jul 15Elbow · Surgery · Left · Back Sep 1, 2027 · Jul 15 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Surgery · Left | Sep 1, 2027 | Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery after Akin sought out a second opinion on his left elbow. He was originally diagnosed with inflammation, but the problem was obviously much worse. Akin will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely most of the 2027 campaign. The 31-year-old appeared in 24 games (two starts) for the Orioles this season, logging a 5.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 25.1 innings. |
Kyle BradishSP · Sep 28Abdomen · Surgery · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 28 | 60-Day-IL | Abdomen · Surgery | Feb 1, 2027 | Bradish has been sidelined since mid-September with the injury and has ultimately decided to have it surgically repaired. More should be known regarding a timetable following the operation, but it should not affect Bradish's availability for the beginning of spring training. The right-hander finished the 2026 season with a 4.12 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 142:70 K:BB over 155 innings covering 29 starts. |
Luis Robert Jr.CF · Sep 6Hamstring · Soreness · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 6 | 10-Day-IL | Hamstring · Soreness · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Robert's absence from the starting lineup for a second straight day in Sunday's series finale versus the Red Sox seemed to hint that the veteran outfielder was nursing an injury, and the Orioles confirmed as much about an hour before first pitch. Since Robert's placement on the IL is retroactive to Saturday, he'll be eligible for activation Sept. 15, though it's not yet clear if he has a realistic chance at returning that day. After being claimed off waivers from the Mets on Aug. 31, Robert went 2-for-11 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs through his first three games with Baltimore. |
Ryan HelsleyRP · Sep 19Elbow · Inflammation · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 19 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Inflammation · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Helsley has been working his way back from right elbow inflammation that forced him onto the injured list in late June, but he hasn't pitched in a rehab game at Triple-A Norfolk since last Saturday. With his progress stalling, the Orioles have officially now shifted their focus to getting the 32-year-old ready for 2027. He'll finish 2026 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.43 WHIP alongside a 21:9 K:BB across 15.1 innings. |
Ryan Mountcastle1B · Sep 8Oblique · Strain · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 8 | 60-Day-IL | Oblique · Strain | Feb 1, 2027 | Mountcastle initially went down with a left foot fracture in mid-April, but it's an oblique strain he suffered in late July that's been the more recent cause of his continued absence. A return before the end of the month remains possible, but even if that happens Mountcastle's role could be relatively limited. |
Samuel BasalloC · Sep 23Concussion · Concussion · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 23 | 7-Day IL | Concussion · Concussion | Feb 1, 2027 | Basallo had to be removed from Monday's game versus the Blue Jays after taking a foul tip off his catcher's mask, and testing has determined he suffered a concussion. It will end the season of Basallo, who has also dealt with a nagging right shoulder injury during the second half. The 22-year-old will finish the 2026 campaign with a .222/.291/.406 batting line and 18 home runs over 112 contests. While Basallo is out, Carlos Narvaez will serve as the Orioles' primary catcher in the final days of the regular season. |
Tyler O'NeillRF · Sep 23Shoulder · Strain · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 23 | 60-Day-IL | Shoulder · Strain · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | O'Neill had already been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a strained right rotator cuff, but the goal of the injection is to speed along the healing process. He's fully expected to be ready to go in time for spring training. O'Neill slashed just .212/.300/.377 over 85 games for the Orioles this season, and he is set to make $16.5 million in 2027 in the final year of his three-year, $49.5 million contract. |