Orioles basic supervisor Mike Elias talked to press reporters (consisting of Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports) ahead of today’s video game versus the Rays, providing updates on numerous hurt gamers. First and primary, he revealed optimism relating to starter Grayson Rodriguez, who arrived at the 15-day IL recently. Elias explained Rodriguez’s ideal lat/teres injury as “pretty mild” – much less major than the comparable injury he suffered in 2022 – and stated the group is wanting to have him back in the rotation by late September. The young right-hander has a 3.86 period throughout 20 starts this season, and Elias made it clear that the Orioles are still enthusiastic he will play an “enormous” function for the group come October.

Discussing his club’s minors rotation depth while Rodriguez is out, Elias called Cade Povich, Cole Irvin, and, surprisingly, Brandon Young of Triple-A Norfolk. Povich, 24, is a leading possibility and has an area on the 40-man lineup, while Irvin, 30, has 6 seasons of MLB experience. Young, 25, doesn’t have Povich’s possibility pedigree or Irvin’s major league resume, however he is taking pleasure in a strong season; he has a 3.82 period and 2.92 FIP throughout 20 video games in between Double-A and Triple-A. Barring another injury, the Orioles rotation is set with Corbin Burnes, Zach Eflin, Trevor Rogers, Dean Kremer, and Albert Suarez. Still, Young is a name worth watching on.

Elias likewise supplied some great news about numerous Orioles reducers. Jacob Webb struck the IL recently with swelling in his ideal elbow, however tests exposed no structural damage. The club is enthusiastic his IL stint will be a brief one, possibly no longer than the minimum 15 days. Webb has actually pitched well for Baltimore because signing up with the club last August. In 71 2/3 innings, the 30-year-old has a 3.14 period and 3.98 SIERA as a middle relief choice for supervisor Brandon Hyde. The Orioles are likewise preparing to have Danny Coulombe back in late September. Coulombe, who has a 2.68 period over the previous 2 seasons, has actually been out because June, when he had surgical treatment to eliminate bone chips in his left elbow. Finally, Elias discussed Félix Bautista’s rehabilitation, discussing that things are “going really well” for the star better as he recuperates from Tommy John surgical treatment. He will not pitch for Baltimore this year, in the routine season or the playoffs, however he is set to shake off a correct mound next week as he prepares himself for a complete and healthy 2025 project.

On the position gamer side of things, Elias kept in mind that there is “still time” for Jordan Westburg to return on the field before completion of the routine season. The All-Star infielder has actually been out because he fractured his right-hand man on July 31. He has 18 crowning achievement, an .815 OPS, and 2.8 FanGraphs WAR over 101 video games this year. Elias likewise revealed hope that Heston Kjerstad won’t be out for “too much longer” as he continues to recuperate from a concussion. The GM acknowledged that it’s “pretty mild” as far as concussions go, however the group is still taking his signs “really seriously” and will not bring him back up until they make certain he is “totally out of the woods.” The Orioles had actually formerly optioned Kjerstad back to Triple-A, however putting him back on the hurt list reverses the choice.

In extra injury news from around the AL East…

• Red Sox initially baseman Triston Casas is apparently “close to returning” from his chest injury, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. He is presently on a rehab project with Triple-A Worcester, and Cotillo recommends Casas might be back in the majors as quickly as Thursday. Boston will require to trigger him as soon as he maxes out his minors rehabilitation time on August 18, however it appears the slugger might be back in the lineup a couple of days faster. Casas struck 6 crowning achievement over his very first 22 video games this season before suffering his injury, and his huge lefty bat will certainly be a substantial increase to the Red Sox’s lineup.
• Meanwhile, Trevor Story will take what supervisor Alex Cora refers to as a “huge step” towards returning this season, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. The shortstop, who has actually been out because April after going through shoulder surgical treatment, will take batting practice on Monday. His surgical treatment appeared to be season-ending back in April, however Cora now thinks the two-time All-Star will be back with the Red Sox before completion of the year. Story himself recommended that his return has actually gone from “a maybe” to “a reality.” He is currently all set to return defensively, and he is making outstanding development swinging the bat. He states his swings have actually felt “really good” with “no hesitation or hold back.”
• Finally, Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt informed press reporters (consisting of Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post) that it is “very realistic” to anticipate he will go back to the club before completion of August. The right-hander has actually been out because May with an ideal lat pressure. Over his very first 11 starts, Schmidt pitched to a shimmering 2.52 period and 3.64 SIERA. Meanwhile, because his last look, Yankees beginners rank second-last in the AL with a 5.22 PERIOD. Their issues go far beyond Schmidt’s injury, however it will undoubtedly assist to have him back in the fold. It’s unclear how supervisor Aaron Boone will organize his rotation as soon as Schmidt returns, however Boone was apparently “thrilled” with Schmidt’s efficiency in a live batting session previously today (per Joel Sherman of the New York Post). There will be a task for Schmidt when he’s all set, even if he needs to press a more recognized arm – like Marcus Stroman or Nestor Cortes – out of the rotation.