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OriolesZach Eflin Targets 2027 Return After Tommy John Surgery

The Orioles right-hander begins a yearlong rehab after elbow reconstruction.

Overview

  • Eflin, speaking Sunday, said he aims to pitch in 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, April 8.
  • The right-hander exited his March 31 season debut at Texas after 3 2/3 innings, striking out seven and allowing one run before his elbow locked up.
  • He described the sensation as a hamstring cramp in his elbow and said he could not extend his arm when it happened.
  • Baltimore re-signed Eflin in December to a one-year, $10 million deal with a $25 million mutual option for 2027 that includes a $2 million buyout.
  • After a lumbar microdiscectomy in August, he surprised the club with a strong spring and earned an Opening Day rotation spot.