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Orioles’ Félix Bautista Faces Long Recovery, Expected to Miss Most of 2026: The Fantasy Implications

Well, this is just fantastic. Just when you thought Félix Bautista might finally catch a break after clawing his way back from Tommy John surgery, the baseball gods decided to play another cruel joke on the Baltimore Orioles closer.

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Orioles predicted to replace Brandon Hyde with 1727-win manager, 4-time Manager of the Year

The Orioles are in search of another manager for next season after firing Brandon Hyde. A possible candidate is someone that would give it a second chance in Baltimore.

Tomoyuki Sugano News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20

Has Tomoyuki Sugano been the Orioles' best rookie this year?

Ahead of the 2025 MLB season, in an effort to improve their starting rotation, the Baltimore Orioles signed international free agent Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million deal.

Samuel Basallo News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / August 20

Calling the Pen: Basallo takes Orioles to another level

I wasn’t happy with Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino on Tuesday night. It wasn’t because in the ninth he stuck with right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo, who threw just 12 strikes in 34 pitches and gave up a game-tying two run home run to Boston’s Nathaniel Lowe before loading the bases.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20

Baltimore Orioles set a timeline for star closer amid surgery

It will be quite a while before Félix Bautista is back closing games for the Baltimore Orioles. According to MASN’s Roch Kubatko, Bautista underwent successful surgery Tuesday with Dr.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20

Orioles hurler reveals how 'major change' in leadership has led to success

The Baltimore Orioles' 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on August 19 made it so Baltimore is 43-34 in its last 75 games. That makes for a .558 winning percentage, which is fifth-best in all MLB during that span, according to an X post from Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 20

Orioles closer Felix Bautista could miss 2026 after latest surgery

Baltimore Orioles All-Star closer Felix Bautista might not pitch in a game for a full year following shoulder surgery. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed labrum and rotator cuff repair in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the Orioles said, confirming the latest medical setback for the 30-year-old.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 20

Félix Bautista undergoes shoulder surgery, will miss 12 months

Just when you think the Orioles’ injury news couldn’t get worse, this cursed 2025 season unleashes another punch to the gut. The Orioles announced that closer Félix Bautista underwent surgery on his right shoulder yesterday, which is expected to sideline him for at least 12 months.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20

Baltimore Orioles' top prospect ranked top five in MLB

Within the last week, the Baltimore Orioles have seen two top prospects make their big league debuts. Dylan Beavers (No. 3) was the first to get the call last Saturday, but Samuel Basallo (No.1) was not far behind, making his debut the next day.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Orioles reliever expected to miss 12 months after shoulder surgery

The Orioles announced Wednesday that right-hander Felix Bautista has undergone surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Orioles give concerning injury update on young star

Orioles pitcher continues historic run by shutting down Red Sox

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Adley Rutschman News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20

Adley Rutschman regression called Orioles 'biggest red flag'

Adley Rutschman cemented himself as one of the top prospects in baseball after his incredible college career at Oregon State University. And this success propelled the Baltimore Orioles to select him with the No.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 20

Ryan Mountcastle still holds value for youth-filled Orioles

Samuel Basallo may be the new kid on the block, but the Orioles roster is filled with talented young players. Dylan Beavers probably doesn’t care about being named a consensus Top 100 prospect over the offseason, but the 24-year-old looks up to the task anyway.

Samuel Basallo News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 20

Orioles manager reveals reason for not starting Samuel Basallo

Prior to the Baltimore Orioles' August 19 game against the Boston Red Sox, news broke that star catcher Adley Rutschman was scratched from the starting lineup due to right abdominal discomfort.

Blake Money News / Camden Chat / August 20

Orioles minor league recap 8/20: Brayden Smith’s three-run HR seals win for Delmarva

The Tides game on Tuesday was rained out and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Blake Money gave the Baysox five good innings, but the offense couldn’t get out of neutral in a shutout loss to the Flying Squirrels.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / August 20

Orioles Notebook: Injuries, Late-Season Roster Decisions and More

BOSTON — A quick two-game series at Fenway Park brought plenty of questions for the Baltimore Orioles about what might be to come later this week and beyond for their roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Orioles cap sweep of Red Sox with 11-inning win

Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead groundout in the 11th inning as the visiting Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 to sweep a two-game series on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Red Sox-Orioles game gets delayed by bizarre alarm incident

The Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles may have fallen victim to a teenage prankster on Tuesday night.

Orioles pitcher continues historic run by shutting down Red Sox

Orioles give concerning injury update on young star

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 19

Orioles give concerning injury update on young star

His trip to the injured list with the left oblique strain was his first time on the IL in his four-year career.

Orioles pitcher continues historic run by shutting down Red Sox

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Tomoyuki Sugano News / Field Level Media / August 19

Orioles' Tomoyuki Sugano set for first look at Red Sox

In the first series between the Orioles and Red Sox since late May, Baltimore will look to sweep a two-game set in Boston on Tuesday night. After Trevor

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Promising prospect pulls off feat not seen before in Orioles history

The 2025 season could not be going any further from plan for the Baltimore Orioles. After two consecutive playoff appearances amid the emergence of their incredible young core, a few of their core pieces took a step back, and in turn, the team has struggled immensely all year long.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

How the Newest Oriole Can Boost the Team in 2026

The Baltimore Orioles promoted top catching prospect Samuel Basallo to the major leagues before Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. The 21-year-old went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in the eighth inning for his first hit and runs batted in.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 18

Orioles pitcher continues historic run by shutting down Red Sox

He lowered his ERA to 1.41 on the season by scattering four hits and allowing just one run over 7.0 innings as the Orioles handed Boston a 6-3 defeat

Orioles promote top prospect

Alex Cora opens up about what Nathaniel Lowe could bring to Red Sox

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / August 18

Baltimore Orioles Top 15 Prospects

Long considered one of baseball’s best farm systems, the Orioles thinned out some as their top prospects graduated to the big leagues. After a rough first half of the 2025 season that saw them become sellers and a draft where they had as much early-round capital as anyone, the Orioles now boast one of baseball’s deepest farm systems.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18