Jun 10, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich (37) looks on during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Orioles Starting Pitcher Suffers Setback During Rehab Stint

Originally posted on Baltimore Orioles on SI
By Nick Ziegler | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 8:39 PM ET

The Baltimore Orioles are once again getting hit hard with injuries, and while some players are hopefully coming back soon, others can't seem to get healthy.

It has certainly been a disappointing campaign for the Orioles, who are likely heading toward being sellers at the trade deadline.

With July left to make a push and try to turn things around, they were hoping that some returning players would be able to help spark that. However, starting pitcher Zach Eflin was recently placed on the injured list for the second time this year.

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Furthermore, the return of another starting pitcher seems like it will be getting pushed back. Recently, young left-hander Cade Povich was pulled off a rehab stint with hip soreness and the next steps for him appear to be up in the air.

Orioles starter Cade Povich was pulled off his rehab stint for hip soreness. Mansolino said team is trying to figure out next best steps.
— Sam Cohn (@samdcohn) June 30, 2025

The southpaw has been on the injured list since the middle of June, and that stay will likely be getting longer with the recent setback in his rehab.

Povich was a player that Baltimore had some high hopes for coming into the season. He was highly regarded in their system, but has been one of the many starting pitchers for the organization not to perform well this year.

So far in 2025, the southpaw has totaled a 2-5 record and a 5.15 ERA.

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At just 25 years old, there is still plenty of time for Povich to turn things around, but his start to the campaign was far from ideal. Now, with a lingering hip issue, it’s hard to predict when he might be able to return to the Majors.

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