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Orioles closer Ryan Helsley lands on injured list, becomes team's 12th player on IL
TL;DR
Baltimore Orioles closer Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. This marks the 12th player from the team currently on the IL as they prepare for a series against the New York Yankees.
Key points
- Ryan Helsley placed on 15-day injured list
- Injury due to right elbow inflammation
- Baltimore Orioles have 12 players on the IL
- Albert Suárez replaces Helsley on the roster
- Orioles are in third place in the AL East
Baltimore OriolesNew York YankeesRyan HelsleyAlbert Suárez
Despite a horde of injuries, the Baltimore Orioles are hanging around in the AL East more than a month into their first season under manager Craig Albernaz. They entered a four-game road series against the New York Yankees Friday with a 15-16 record and a third-place standing in the division, five games back of the first-place Yankees.
But in a season that’s even seen Albernaz weather a broken jaw and several facial fractures, the injury bug keeps biting.
The Orioles announced ahead of their series opener in the Bronx that they’ve placed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Wednesday. He’s dealing with right elbow inflammation, according to the Orioles. Right-hander Albert Suárez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk, will replace Helsley on the 26-man roster.
Baltimore now has 12 players on the IL.
The 31-year-old Helsley is in his first season with the Orioles. He’s coming off a rough 2025 campaign, which he started with the St. Louis Cardinals and ended with the New York Mets after being traded at the deadline; however, just two seasons ago, he was MLB’s saves leader.
Helsley made both of his All-Star appearances with the Cardinals, first in 2022 and then in 2024. He signed .
Q&A
What injury did Ryan Helsley sustain to go on the injured list?
Ryan Helsley is dealing with right elbow inflammation, which led to his placement on the 15-day injured list.
How many players are currently on the Orioles' injured list?
The Baltimore Orioles currently have 12 players on the injured list.
Who will replace Ryan Helsley on the Orioles' roster?
Albert Suárez, a right-hander whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk, will replace Ryan Helsley on the roster.
