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Felix Bautista’s one-year, $2.25 million contract for the 2026 season marks a small but meaningful vote of confidence by the Baltimore Orioles, even as they brace for a long recovery road.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Felix Bautista, Orioles agree to new contract

After finishing the 2025 season with a disappointing 75-87 record, the Baltimore Orioles hope to improve the roster for next year. With the common belief being that the club needs to improve the pitching rotation, it appears the front office is at least finding ways to maintain the bullpen by re-signing Felix Bautista.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 21

Orioles' internal bullpen options entering the offseason

As the division rival Toronto Blue Jays get ready for the World Series, the Baltimore Orioles are trying to assess what went wrong during a disastrous 2025 season.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 20

Could the Orioles trade for Rays' closer?

The Baltimore Orioles finished the 2025 season on the outside looking in once again. As the team now looks ahead to 2026, one position stands out as the focal point this offseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 10

Baltimore Orioles should go all-in for elite closer

The Baltimore Orioles need a closer ahead of the 2026 season. Felix Bautista underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and labrum and will likely miss the entire 2026 season.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 25

Insider pinpoints position Orioles will pursue in free agency

There are several positions where the Baltimore Orioles could stand to improve for the 2026 season. The good news is that they're already set in multiple positions for next year, including up the middle, at catcher, and are solid at several other spots around the field.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Orioles select right-handed reliever

The Orioles selected the contract of right-handed reliever Matt Bowman and placed righty Brandon Young on the 15-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring, the team announced.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 21

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bautista, Nimmo, Stephenson

Just a few days after Francisco Alvarez sustained an injury, another Mets starter suffered an injury. Meanwhile, in Baltimore, Felix Bautista will be out for a significant period of time and may miss all of the 2026 season.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Baltimore Orioles News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 20

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 20

Phillies Avoided Disastrous Mistake by Not Trading for This Rumored Closer Target

Life is good for the Philadelphia Phillies right now when it comes to the backend of their bullpen. While the fanbase still has their reservations about

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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 / 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.

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2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bautista, Eflin, Hader

The Orioles have been besieged by pitching injuries this year. And, the hits continued on August 12, as the O’s won’t see Zach Eflin or Felix Bautista return this year.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

Two Orioles Pitchers Out For Rest Of 2025 Season

Right-handed Baltimore Orioles pitchers Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin are now ruled out for the rest of the 2025 season due to injuries. Eflin will undergo surgery on his lower back for a lumbar issue.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 12

Orioles RHPs Zach Eflin (back), Felix Bautista (shoulder) out for year

Baltimore Orioles veteran right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin will undergo a lumbar microdiscectomy and miss the remainder of the season, interim manager Tony Mansolino said Tuesday.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Pair of Orioles pitchers are done for the season

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista and starter Zach Eflin are done for the remainder of the season, interim manager Tony Mansolino announced to the team’s beat Tuesday.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 28

Orioles Star Closer Felix Bautista Likely Off Trade Market After Latest Injury Update

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be major players at this year's trade deadline, which is just a couple of days away. But one star is now very unlikely to get moved.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 24

Orioles place closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on IL

The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder discomfort. The move is retroactive to Monday for the 30-year-old right-hander, who is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA and 19 saves in 35 games this season.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 18

Tigers Should Be All Over Potential Orioles Blockbuster Trade for Felix Bautista

The Detroit Tigers are among the most prominent contenders in Major League Baseball as they prepare to come out of the All-Star break with the most wins out of anyone.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 17

Orioles Reportedly Listening to Trade Offers on Superstar Closer Felix Bautista

The Baltimore Orioles are having a miserable season and have already entered selling mode ahead of the trade deadline. With the team very clearly open for business, it's anyone's guess who all could be on the chopping block and wearing a new uniform just a couple of weeks from now.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 11

Rival Teams Take Stance on if Orioles Will Trade Felix Bautista

The Baltimore Orioles made their first notable trade prior to the deadline. By shipping Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays, that seems to indicate what the front office is planning to do ahead of July 31.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 27

Bold Prediction Made for Orioles With Felix Bautista Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles have been the most disappointing team in baseball during the 2025 MLB regular season. They enter play on June 27 with a 34-46 record, sitting in last place in the American League East, trailing the New York Yankees by 12 games.

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10 MLB players expected to return in 2025 who fans may have forgotten about

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14, 2024