Overview
- Eflin, who had elbow reconstruction Wednesday, April 8, will miss the entire 2026 season.
- The right-hander left his March 31 season debut after 3 2/3 innings against Texas with elbow pain and later said it felt like his heart was ripped out of his chest.
- He says he will stay engaged with the Orioles during recovery and vows to crush rehab as he aims to pitch again in 2027.
- Baltimore re-signed him in December to a one-year, $10 million deal that carries a $25 million mutual option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout, and outside analysis suggests the club could decline the option depending on his recovery.
- With Eflin out, the Orioles are turning to a rotation led by Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt, and rookie lefty Cade Povich.