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Orioles’ Zach Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Ending 2026 Season

The operation leaves Baltimore leaning on in-house starters to fill a rotation spot.

Mar 31, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) throws during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images.
Zach Eflin #24 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on March 31, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Zach Eflin had right elbow UCL reconstruction Wednesday in Texas with Dr. Keith Meister, and the Orioles said the surgery was successful.
  • He left his March 31 start after 3 2/3 innings with elbow pain, and after a spring return from August back surgery, an MRI and a second opinion led to the decision to operate.
  • Baltimore shifted Eflin to the 60-day injured list earlier this week to open a 40-man roster spot, signaling a long layoff before the surgery was announced.
  • With Eflin sidelined, the Orioles plan to draw on internal depth such as Cade Povich and Dean Kremer, with recent call-ups covering innings as needed.
  • Eflin, 32, is on a one-year, $10 million deal with a mutual option for 2027, and standard rehab timelines suggest he could miss the start of next season.