Ryan Helsley, the new Orioles closer, added a splitter to his arsenal this winter. On Tuesday, Helsley tested it against an opponent for the first time.

He could rise quickly after a strong stint at Double-A to close out last season.

Their timelines were different, yet Cade Cavalli’s and Josiah Gray’s recoveries from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery were linked almost immediately.

The Orioles left-hander was especially susceptible when he was behind in the count the last two years, because batters knew what was coming.

Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg told reporters Sunday he felt frustration over the partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament. He received a platelet-rich-plasma injection Friday in an attempt to avoid elbow surgery and is likely out until the end of April, at least.

Trey Gibson showcased his “death ball” — which is listed as a slider on Statcast’s pitch log — during three scoreless innings for the Orioles on Friday.

Mayo started at third base in Friday’s Grapefruit League opener, and he has played the position throughout practices.

Alonso homered in his third and final at-bat, helping the Orioles open Grapefruit League play with a 2-0 win over the Yankees on Friday.

Westburg will be out until the end of April at least. Coby Mayo could see increased playing time at third base in Westburg’s absence.

“We’re figuring this all out together,” former first-round draft pick Dylan Crews said.

La Canfora appeared on Wednesday’s show, which runs from 2 to 6 p.m. But as of Thursday afternoon, his named had already been excised from the Apple Podcasts page for “Inside Access.”

When asked Thursday for an update on Westburg’s condition, manager Craig Albernaz said the 27-year-old is unable to participate currently and that he’s receiving evaluation from internal and external professionals.

“There’s a lot of new things around here, but it’s exciting to learn it and see how it’s going to help us develop into better pitchers, better everything, and win a lot of ball games in the future,” left-hander Mitchell Parker said.

With multiple reports indicating Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark is expected to resign, Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt expressed confidence in the strength of the union and its ability to negotiate the upcoming collective bargaining agreement.

The club said Chirinos will mainly support players, coaches and staff members across the lower levels of the minor leagues in a leadership and mentorship role, while also steering organizational philosophies.

Even after the best season of his career, the Orioles left-hander approached this winter as any other: a chance to analyze and to improve.

Wood impressed with an .825 OPS and 31 home runs. He competed in the Home Run Derby and launched balls that nearly left the stadium. He made fans flock to Nationals Park, eager to see this Olney native.

Rutschman enters spring training ahead of a critical year for himself and his team. As Rutschman goes, so do the Orioles.

Pérez brings major league experience and has a strong chance to make the opening day roster if he can recapture some of his success with the Orioles earlier in his career.