The Orioles came into 2025 with questions about their pitching, and injuries have only made the situation worse. Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) had surgery and will end up missing the entire season. Eflin, a pending free agent, has made only 14 starts with a 5.93 ERA.

The severity of injuries to Orioles starter Zach Eflin and closer Félix Bautista is confirmed. They won’t pitch again in 2025.Interim manager Tony Mansolino announced today that Eflin will undergo surgery on his lower back next week and rehab at home.

The Orioles have 44 games left in what’s become a lost 2025 season. They will be playing them without their closer and opening day starter. Baltimore (53-65) has ruled out returns for injured pitchers Félix Bautista and Zach Eflin,