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Orioles Lose Key Pitcher Albert Suárez to 60-Day Injured List

The right-hander's Grade 2 shoulder strain sidelines him until late May, prompting a trade to bolster Baltimore's pitching depth.

Overview

  • Albert Suárez has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a Grade 2 right subscapularis strain, sidelining him until at least May 29.
  • The injury, first noted during Spring Training, worsened after his season debut on March 28, where he showed diminished velocity and struggled against the Blue Jays.
  • Suárez's absence leaves a significant gap in the Orioles' pitching staff, as he was a key swing man between the rotation and bullpen during his breakout 2024 season.
  • In response, the Orioles acquired left-hander Grant Wolfram from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Minor League outfielder Daz Cameron and cash considerations.
  • Manager Brandon Hyde emphasized the challenge of managing the bullpen without Suárez, underscoring the importance of maintaining pitching depth as the season progresses.