Ryan Helsley

On the IL since July 3 with right elbow discomfort. No structural UCL damage confirmed, but nearly four weeks have passed with no concrete return timeline. A closer committee has emerged: Tyler Wells recorded back-to-back saves this weekend; Andrew Kittredge had the preferred role the prior week. Manager Albernaz is deploying on matchups with no locked-in option.

Right elbow discomfort, placed on IL retroactive to June 30 — his second elbow IL stint of 2026. No confirmed timetable. Manager Craig Albernaz has said 'everything is on the table' for the closer role. Tyler Wells has saved back-to-back games but faces competition from Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge.

Right elbow discomfort landed him on the IL retroactive to June 30 — his second elbow IL stint of 2026. Manager Craig Albernaz said 'everything is on the table' for the closer role. Tyler Wells has two saves in the interim but the committee is real.

Inflammation around the UCL in his right elbow — the ligament is intact, ruling out surgery. His second IL stint of 2026 for the same issue; his first absence ran approximately seven weeks (May–June). Began a rehab program during the break. Realistic return: mid-August at the earliest.

Placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to June 30) with right elbow discomfort. Further testing revealed no torn UCL — the inflammation is around the ligament, which remains intact. Helsley will begin a rehab program with the goal of returning in the second half. This is his second IL stint of the season (also missed May 1–June 16 with elbow inflammation). Tyler Wells has seized the role with 2 saves in 2 opportunities to close the first half.

Right elbow discomfort — his second IL stint of the year (also missed May 1-June 16 with elbow inflammation). No clear return timeline provided. Tyler Wells has handled both save chances since and has pitched well enough to hold the role.

Right elbow discomfort, his second elbow-related IL stint of the season. No timetable for return. Tyler Wells is handling closing duties in his absence.

Back on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort — same arm as his first IL stint this season, which cost him seven weeks. The recurrence raises serious questions about his ability to close at full capacity in the second half. No official return timeline. Tyler Wells immediately stepped into the role and saved back-to-back games.

Helsley returned to the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort — his second stint for this ailment in 2026. His first visit lasted approximately seven weeks. No formal closer designation has been made; the Orioles are operating with a committee of Yennier Cano, Rico Garcia, Andrew Kittredge, and Grant Wolfram. No firm return timeline has been established.

Helsley experienced right elbow discomfort while warming up in the Orioles' bullpen on July 1 and did not enter the game. He was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to June 30 — his second elbow IL stint of 2026, following his first from May 1 through June 16. He returned from that first stint to post a 7.71 ERA over five outings before going back down, which is a significant red flag about durability. Anthony Nunez (RHP) was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding move.

Right elbow inflammation — on IL since May 1. Encouraging rehab outing Thursday (June 12): three strikeouts, one inning, 14 pitches, 12 strikes. On track to return before the end of June. Before going on IL, he had a 2.53 ERA and was 7-for-7 in save opportunities.

Right elbow inflammation, on the IL since May 1. MRI confirmed no structural damage, but he remains out without a clear return date. Had converted 7 of Baltimore's first 10 save opportunities before going down. Rico Garcia, Andrew Kittredge, and Yennier Cano are handling the ninth in a committee arrangement.

NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to April 29 with right elbow inflammation. Was 7-for-7 on saves with a 2.53 ERA. The Orioles haven't named a clear successor, but Yennier Cano and Seranthony Domínguez are the most likely save sources. Albert Suárez recalled.

Helsley was warming in Baltimore's bullpen on July 1 and could not enter due to right elbow discomfort — a significant red flag. He also blew a save June 20 versus the Dodgers. If an IL placement is announced today, Yennier Cano is the top internal candidate for Baltimore saves, with Tyler Wells also in the mix. Add Cano proactively in all formats before the announcement lands.

Returned from right elbow inflammation IL on June 16 and immediately reclaimed the closer role from Rico Garcia. Performance since has been uneven. The elbow history and the team's tendency to use him on back-to-back days make this worth monitoring closely. Hold Helsley but have Garcia rostered in deeper formats as insurance.

Reinstated from IL (right elbow inflammation) on June 16 and immediately reclaimed the closer role. Has converted 7 of 8 saves this season but is pitching through a recently inflamed elbow. The performance has been good since his return — but monitor his usage after back-to-back appearances. One rough outing could re-open the situation.

Reinstated Tuesday from a 47-day IL stint (right elbow inflammation) after two clean Triple-A appearances with five strikeouts and zero earned runs. Before the injury he was 7-for-7 in saves with a 2.53 ERA — legitimate top-10 closer numbers. Watch his first post-IL outing; if velocity and location hold, he is locked in. Anthony Nunez was optioned to clear the roster spot, so the role is his to keep.