Orioles Place Ryan Helsley On IL With Elbow Inflammation
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Key Points:
- Orioles right-hander Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 29 due to right elbow inflammation, with Albert Suárez called up to replace him on the active roster.
- Helsley's injury is unexpected as he last pitched a strong inning on Tuesday, showing no prior signs of trouble, but elbow injuries are concerning and could impact the Orioles' bullpen depth.
- This marks the fourth reliever on the Orioles' injured list, including Félix Bautista (recovering from shoulder surgery), Dietrich Enns, and Yaramil Hiraldo, pressuring other bullpen arms to fill high-leverage roles.
- Helsley signed a two-year, $28 million deal with Baltimore to serve as the closer after Bautista's injury; his recent performance showed promise despite a high walk rate, making this injury a significant setback.
- Albert Suárez, 36, who began the season on a minor league deal and recently re-signed after electing free agency, has been added back to the Orioles' roster to provide bullpen support following Helsley's injury.
