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Orioles Place Zach Eflin on 15-Day Injured List, Recall Prospect Brandon Young

The Orioles turn to top pitching prospect Brandon Young after Eflin’s second IL stint of the season highlights the rotation’s growing durability concerns.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin watches a three-run home run by Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews leave the ballpark during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Overview

  • Eflin exited his June 28 start against the Rays after just 28 pitches and four runs, leading to imaging that revealed lower back discomfort.
  • This is the right-hander’s second 15-day IL placement of 2025 following an April sidelining for a right lat strain.
  • Baltimore has recalled No. 19 prospect Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the vacant rotation spot.
  • Young owns a 7.11 ERA in three big-league spot starts and logged a 2.70 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP over 33.1 innings in Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Eflin becomes one of six Orioles starters on the injured list, underscoring the team’s reliance on its minor-league depth.