Orioles To Reinstate Félix Bautista, Shut Down Ryan Helsley

Key Points:

• The Orioles announced the reinstatement of right-handed reliever Félix Bautista from the 60-day injured list, while shutting down reliever Ryan Helsley for the remainder of the season due to injury.
• Bautista, who has battled multiple shoulder surgeries and missed significant time since 2024, is returning after a successful minor league rehab stint and is expected to bolster Baltimore’s bullpen as the team remains in Wild Card contention.
• To make roster space for Bautista's return, the Orioles moved outfielder Tyler O’Neill to the 60-day injured list, ending his season, optioned lefty Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk, reinstated outfielder Christian Franklin, and optioned outfielder Heston Kjerstad.
• Helsley, signed to a two-year deal to complement Bautista, has struggled with performance and injury since joining Baltimore, posting a 4.11 ERA over limited innings before being shut down for the year; his future role depends on recovery and exercising his 2027 player option.
• Despite recent injuries, both Bautista and Helsley are viewed as key components for the Orioles' bullpen moving forward, with Bautista likely to receive a contract tender for the 2027 season under arbitration eligibility.