Jordan Westburg Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear
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Key Points:
- Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow and will receive a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection instead of immediate surgery, missing at least the month of April.
- Surgery options like Tommy John or internal brace procedures would likely sideline Westburg for most or all of the 2026 season, so the PRP injection offers a chance for a quicker return, potentially as a designated hitter initially.
- Westburg's injury was discovered during rehab from a prior oblique injury, and the team is hopeful the PRP treatment will be sufficient, though timelines remain uncertain.
- The Orioles will also be without second baseman Jackson Holliday on Opening Day
