Overview
- The Orioles placed Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 29 due to recurring low back discomfort, marking his third IL stint of the season.
- The team recalled right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the rotation vacancy created by Eflin’s latest injury.
- Eflin has struggled to a 5.93 ERA over 14 starts, including allowing 23 runs in 18 1/3 innings across five outings surrounding his back issues.
- Baltimore has moved relievers Bryan Baker, Seranthony Domínguez, Gregory Soto and Andrew Kittredge and infielder Ramon Urías in a sell-off push before Thursday’s deadline.
- In the final year of a three-year, $40 million deal, Eflin is owed $5.71 million more, a financial commitment that could lead the Orioles to subsidize his salary in any trade.