After 14 Months, Orioles Reinstate All-Star RHP Felix Bautista
Bautista returns after 14 months away, and the Orioles made four roster moves as they chase bullpen depth.
- On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles reinstated All-Star closer Félix Bautista from the 60-day injured list, marking his return 14 months after undergoing right shoulder surgery.
- Orioles President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias announced Saturday that closer Ryan Helsley will be shut down for the remainder of the 2026 season due to right elbow discomfort.
- Manager Craig Albernaz said the team will "we're going to try to be as smart as we can with using Félix," while the club also activated outfielder Christian Franklin from the 10-day injured list.
- Former Baltimore Oriole Trey Mancini signed a one-day contract Saturday to retire with the franchise, capping an eight-year career with 129 homers and 404 RBIs.
- The Orioles hold a 75-79 record in Albernaz's first season and entered Saturday three games out of an AL wild card spot.
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Orioles activate Bautista from injured list, Albernaz returning, Mancini retires
The Baltimore Orioles activated reliever Felix Bautista from the 60-day injured list Saturday, setting up the former closer to return from right shoulder surgery 14 months after his last major league game.
Orioles activate reliever Félix Bautista from injured list, Albernaz returning, Mancini retires
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles activated reliever Félix Bautista from the 60-day injured list Saturday, setting up the former closer to return from right shoulder surgery 14 months after his last major league game. Bautista saved 33 games and struck out 110 in 61 innings while earning an All-Star nod in 2023, but he The post Orioles activate reliever Félix Bautista from injured list, Albernaz returning, Mancini retires appeared first on …
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles activated reliever Félix Bautista from the 60-day injured list Saturday, setting up the former closer to return from right shoulder surgery 14 months after his last major league game.
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