The Nationals were projected to lose 100 games, but they have become one of the more surprising teams in baseball. Will they be buyers at the deadline?
For a player who has excelled at every level — from the travel ball showcases through the minor leagues and even here, at the unforgiving highest level — Henderson is at a loss.
Bassitt received “some injections” last week to reduce inflammation in his back, Elias said, but the team and player weren’t satisfied with the outcome.
Baltimore enters Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals at 39-44, but as Elias spoke in the dugout, he noted that, despite that record, the Orioles are only 1.5 games out of the wild card.
Halfway through this season, seven of the 26 players who were on the Orioles’ opening day roster are now on the injured list. Here’s a run-through of those players and where they are in the recovery process.
COLUMN | It’s a fair bet the upward trend for the Orioles’ offense and rotation can continue. It’s a lot harder to put your money behind this team getting its act together.
COLUMN | Let’s not forget that the Nationals have the best offense in baseball. Even with the potential for regression, the hitters haven’t shown signs of stopping.