US EditionO's Closer Undergoes Surgery to Repair Torn Rotator Cuff, Team Says
Bautista's surgery for a torn rotator cuff and labrum sidelines him for the 2025 season and most of 2026, removing a key bullpen asset from the Orioles' roster.
- On Aug 20, 2025, the Orioles announced closer Félix Bautista underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum, performed Tuesday in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
- On July 23, Bautista told the club he felt something while warming up and was placed on the 15-day IL after multiple MRIs revealed right-shoulder inflammation and a significant injury.
- Bautista returned after Tommy John surgery and posted a 2.60 ERA with 19 saves over 34 2/3 innings this year and won the 2023 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award.
- He is expected to miss the next 12 months and likely the 2026 season, removing Bautista from the Opening Day relief corps and short-term roster plans.
- The Orioles now enter the offseason without a set closer, with the 59 Orioles having traded several relievers before the July 31 Trade Deadline and GM Mike Elias may target a closer this winter.
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