Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias had an update on Jordan Westburg’s injury.
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So the Baltimore Orioles are facing an early challenge in spring training as Jordan Westberg continues recovering from an elbow injury that will sideline him to begin the twenty twenty-six MLB season.
So the Baltimore Orioles are facing an early challenge in spring training as Jordan Westberg continues recovering from an elbow injury that will sideline him to begin the twenty twenty-six MLB season.
With opening day approaching fast, the team’s preparing to move forward without one of its key infielders for at least the first month of the season.
With opening day approaching fast, the team’s preparing to move forward without one of its key infielders for at least the first month of the season.
So Westberg is dealing with the partially torn UCL in his right throwing elbow, an injury that has, that has forced Baltimore to take a cautious non-surgical approach to his recovery.
So Westberg is dealing with the partially torn UCL in his right throwing elbow, an injury that has, that has forced Baltimore to take a cautious non-surgical approach to his recovery.
He’s undergoing conservative treatment, which includes a PRP injection in hopes of avoiding surgery.
He’s undergoing conservative treatment, which includes a PRP injection in hopes of avoiding surgery.
He has not resumed baseball activities, and a sign– and that’s really just a sign his recovery is still in its early stages.
He has not resumed baseball activities, and a sign– and that’s really just a sign his recovery is still in its early stages.
On Sunday, General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias provided a clearer timeline on Westberg’s status.
On Sunday, General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias provided a clearer timeline on Westberg’s status.
According to the Baltimore Sun, Elias said Westberg will not be ready by May and expects his injury list stint to last until at least May.
According to the Baltimore Sun, Elias said Westberg will not be ready by May and expects his injury list stint to last until at least May.
So Elias noted that while things are going fine so far, there’s still a long road ahead for Westberg and his recovery.
So Elias noted that while things are going fine so far, there’s still a long road ahead for Westberg and his recovery.
The update essentially confirms Westberg will miss a meaningful portion of the early season, which is really a big loss for a Baltimore team that’s looking to bounce back after a very disappointing twenty twenty-five campaign.
The update essentially confirms Westberg will miss a meaningful portion of the early season, which is really a big loss for a Baltimore team that’s looking to bounce back after a very disappointing twenty twenty-five campaign.
So Westberg is entering his fourth MLB season, and he’s already established himself as an important part of the Orioles lineup.
So Westberg is entering his fourth MLB season, and he’s already established himself as an important part of the Orioles lineup.
He earned his first All-Star selection in twenty twenty-four, and he was productive again in twenty twenty-five despite missing a substantial amount of time with injury.
He earned his first All-Star selection in twenty twenty-four, and he was productive again in twenty twenty-five despite missing a substantial amount of time with injury.
In eighty-five games, he hit two sixty-five with a three thirteen on-base percentage and a seven seventy OPS.
In eighty-five games, he hit two sixty-five with a three thirteen on-base percentage and a seven seventy OPS.
He added seventeen home runs and forty-one RBIs.
He added seventeen home runs and forty-one RBIs.
He provided that steady power, and he also provided great defense as well, which made him just an overall great piece to have every day.
He provided that steady power, and he also provided great defense as well, which made him just an overall great piece to have every day.
In, in his absence, the Orioles are expected to rely on Coby Mayo to take over third base, while Blaise Alexander, who was acquired in February from the Arizona Diamondbacks, should also see opportunities.
In, in his absence, the Orioles are expected to rely on Coby Mayo to take over third base, while Blaise Alexander, who was acquired in February from the Arizona Diamondbacks, should also see opportunities.
While Baltimore has clearly improved its depth, losing Westberg early is far from ideal.
While Baltimore has clearly improved its depth, losing Westberg early is far from ideal.
Still, if his recov– recovery continues pr– to progress without setbacks, a return sometime in May could provide a big boost for the Orioles as they look to reestablish themselves as playoff contenders.
Still, if his recov– recovery continues pr– to progress without setbacks, a return sometime in May could provide a big boost for the Orioles as they look to reestablish themselves as playoff contenders.