BALTIMORE — Two more pitchers won’t take the mound again for the Orioles in 2025.
On Tuesday, interim manager Tony Mansolino announced right-handers Zach Eflin (back) and Félix Bautista (right shoulder) are done for the year. Eflin is scheduled to undergo a lumbar microdiscectomy next week, while Bautista’s inflammation is “significant” enough to prevent a return before the end of the season.
Eflin had three stints on the injured list this season, the two most recent (June 30-July 23; July 29-present) coming due to low back discomfort. The 31-year-old made only 14 starts, recording a 5.93 ERA over 71 1/3 innings.
Bautista, who underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2023 and missed all of the ‘24 season, had a 2.60 ERA and 19 saves over 35 appearances during his return campaign. The 30-year-old has a follow-up appointment scheduled for later this week, and more information regarding his shoulder injury is expected to come next week.
Injuries have plagued Baltimore during its disappointing season (53-65 entering Tuesday). The O’s have had 27 players spend time on the IL and have never been at full strength.
