US EditionO's Pitcher Zach Eflin Gone for the Season After Tommy John Surgery
The Orioles must fill a rotation spot after Eflin had season-ending elbow reconstruction and was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
- On Wednesday, Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin underwent successful season-ending Tommy John surgery performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, after exiting his March 31 start against the Texas Rangers with elbow discomfort.
- Earlier this week, Eflin was transferred to the 60-Day injured list after struggling with back and lat ailments throughout 2025; the pitcher re-signed for $10 million in the offseason.
- Now, just twelve games into the season, the Orioles' rotation depth faces a significant test. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Tuesday, "The way it's trending, 60-day makes a ton of sense."
- With bullpen arms Andrew Kitteridge, Keegan Akin, Yaramil Hiraldo, and Dietrich Enns sidelined, the Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet from the St. Louis Cardinals to strengthen relief depth.
- The Orioles may look internally to candidates like Dean Kremer and Cade Povich to fill Eflin's rotation spot, or explore free agency where veterans Frankie Montas and Lucas Giolito remain unsigned.
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Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin has successful Tommy John surgery
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin has undergone season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving a start last month. The surgery was performed by Dr.
Orioles’ Zach Eflin undergoes season-ending elbow surgery in early rotation blow
Zach Eflin’s season is over before it ever really got going. Eflin, 32, underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery, the Orioles announced Wednesday, after he made just one start for the ballclub this season.
O's pitcher Zach Eflin gone for the season after Tommy John surgery
With an Orioles 53 win over the White Sox on Wednesday, they are now. 500.The news unfortunately comes on the same day the bullpen loses a key piece.Baltimore's right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin has had season-ending Tommy John surgery, according to ESPN.The 32-year-old's season came to a pause after 3 innings during his first start against the Texas Rangers back on March 31st.He was experiencing right elbow discomfort. The O's would transfer him …
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