Zach Eflin Going For MRI With Elbow Discomfort
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Key Points:
- Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin left his season debut early due to elbow discomfort after pitching 3 2/3 innings against Texas, where he struck out seven and allowed one run.
- Manager Craig Albernaz confirmed the team plans to place Eflin on the 15-day injured list pending further imaging results, with a possible rotation replacement expected by mid-next week.
- Eflin has a history of injuries including knee, back, and arm issues, with multiple stints on the injured list over the past two seasons and a recent lumbar microdiscectomy.
- The Orioles bullpen struggled following Eflin’s exit, giving up seven runs in the final innings and losing the game 8-5.
- Baltimore is off Thursday and may operate with an extra reliever temporarily while awaiting updates on Eflin’s condition.
