Tommy John surgery on right elbow (May 14). Season-ending. The 2024 All-Star had tried to avoid surgery with a February PRP injection, but the conservative approach failed. GM Mike Elias is targeting early 2027 for a full return. In his absence, Coby Mayo, Blaze Alexander, and Weston Wilson are sharing time at third base.

Sharing save opportunities in Baltimore with Andrew Kittredge and Yennier Cano while Ryan Helsley (right elbow inflammation) remains on the IL since May 1. MRI showed no structural damage for Helsley, but no return date has been set. Garcia has the slight edge in the committee, but this is unpredictable save volume — treat it as a streaming option, not a closer to own.

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.

Started @ Tampa Bay Rays (2W-4L, 5.77 ERA)

OBP .240 → .296 (Δ +0.056)

SEASON-ENDING: Underwent Tommy John surgery — out for the rest of 2026 and likely most of 2027. Westburg had been hitting .244 with 7 HR before being shut down. The Orioles' infield depth was already thin; this leaves them with Holliday (3B rehab), Blaze Alexander, and Coby Mayo at the corner.

OBP .250 → .299 (Δ +0.049)

NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 11 with a right oblique strain. Oblique strains in young hitters typically mean 4-6 weeks and a slow ramp-back. Beavers had been the Orioles' starting RF with Tyler O'Neill recently activated to LF. Maverick Handley called up as roster cover.

Pitcher List's #2 priority hitter. O'Neill is back from concussion and has the power profile to put up 5-7 HR over the next 3 weeks in Baltimore's lineup. The injury history is real, but at 17% rostered, the price is right. Top-40 OF rest of season.

Started vs New York Yankees (2W-3L, 4.75 ERA)

NEW: 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation. Povich was scheduled to pitch this weekend; the Orioles instead promoted Trey Gibson to fill the rotation spot. Elbow inflammation in young arms warrants a cautious return — expect 3-5 weeks at minimum. He was 3.71 ERA / 4.08 xFIP.

Picked up his 2nd save Thursday — 0.412 WHIP across 17 IP is genuinely elite. Andrew Kittredge is the alternative if Hyde shifts; Garcia is the priority Baltimore add for saves chasers. Top-30 RP rest of season.

Closer Monkey notes Garcia continues to be deployed against elite hitters in non-9th high-leverage spots — Hyde won't save him for save situations during this Yankees series. Still the top BAL save candidate when matchups normalize.

Still the top save candidate in Baltimore with Helsley out, but the Yankees series puts him in non-9th high-leverage spots. The risk: Hyde may not save him for save situations until BAL is out of NYY. Hold and add Yennier Cano as backup.

Closer Monkey now lists Garcia as the top save candidate in Baltimore with Helsley on the IL. The risk: he's the team's best high-leverage RHP, so Hyde might use him in the 7th-8th vs. Aaron Judge instead of saving him for the 9th. Still the best speculative add of the day in saves-needy formats.

OBP 0.234 → .316 (Δ +0.082)

Context update with Helsley now out: Bautista is recovering from a torn right rotator cuff and labrum and is not expected back until September at the earliest. Don't roster him in redraft; in dynasty, he's a hold.

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.

OBP 0.234 → .313 (Δ +0.079)

With Helsley on the IL and Bautista not back until September, the Orioles are in full committee. Cano is the top setup arm (especially vs. lefties); Seranthony Domínguez and Andrew Kittredge are the other save candidates. Speculate-add Cano now in 12+ team formats.

Started @ New York Yankees (1W-0L, 2.19 ERA)

NEW: 15-day IL with an illness. The vague designation usually masks something more specific — monitor for an updated diagnosis. Was 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA before the IL move. Cameron Foster recalled.

Started vs Boston Red Sox (2W-2L, 4.08 ERA)

Started @ Cleveland Guardians (2W-1L, 3.04 ERA)