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.