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Although Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin slumped to a 5.93 ERA during an injury-limited, 71 1/3-inning campaign in 2025, the O’s brought him back on a one-year, $10MM contract last winter.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Orioles starter Zach Eflin’s heartbreaking revelation after injury that required Tommy John surgery

Re-signed to a one-year deal over the offseason, the Baltimore Orioles were counting on Zach Eflin to be a crucial piece of their rotation in 2026. However, a serious elbow injury has taken those plans off the table.

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Rutschman scratched with left ankle soreness; Albernaz on Eflin; O’s-Giants starting lineups

Catcher Adley Rutschman was scratched from the Orioles’ lineup with left ankle soreness about two hours before the game. Rutschman is hitting .294 with three RBIs and an .855 OPS.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / April 9

Orioles' Zach Eflin has Tommy John surgery, out for season

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday. Eflin, 32, had the procedure performed by Dr.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / April 8

Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026

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Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Orioles Make Unfortunate Zach Eflin Decision on Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2026 MLB season looking to bounce back after going 75-87 and missing the postseason last year. They're off to a rocky start so far, sitting at 4-6 following a Monday win over the Chicago White Sox to begin a three-game series.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 7

Orioles to Be Without Key Starter for Extended Time in Latest Roster Move

The Baltimore Orioles received a very tough blow to their starting rotation. On Tuesday, the team announced that starting pitcher Zach Eflin will be transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Orioles’ Zach Eflin seeking out second opinion on elbow injury

The Baltimore Orioles were dealt a serious blow when Zach Eflin was forced to exit his first start of the season with elbow discomfort. Now, both team and pitcher are figuring out how to proceed forward.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / April 4

Orioles news: Eflin to seek second opinion on elbow injury

Good morning Birdland, The Orioles have not exactly started the year on fire. They lost 5-4 on Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh. That makes them losers of three out of their last four, alone in third place of the AL East.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31

Zach Eflin Going For MRI With Elbow Discomfort

8:36pm: Manager Craig Albernaz confirmed the O’s anticipate placing Eflin on the 15-day injured list (via Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner). The team will know more after he goes for imaging tomorrow.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 6

Why Zach Eflin Can be an X-Factor in the Orioles' Rotation

One of the moves the Baltimore Orioles made this winter was to bring Zach Eflin back on a one-year deal. Eflin, 31, struggled through an injury-shortened 2025 season that produced a bloated 5.93 ERA and -0.3 fWAR, culminating in a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure in August.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Zach Eflin Signing Impact: Fantasy Boost for His New Team in 2026 Rotisserie Leagues

Zach Eflin re-signing with the Orioles is hardly game-changing news. Coming off an injury-plagued season (and years of nagging conditions if not outright injuries) will keep a lot of drafters away from picking him this spring.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 17

Why Zach Eflin’s Spring Focus Matters More Than His Results

This spring training is a crucial one for Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin, who was re-signed on a one-year, $10 million deal with a 2027 mutual option in the offseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Bluejaysnation / December 30

MLB Notebook: Kazuma Okamoto meeting with teams stateside, Mitch White re-signs in KBO, Zach Eflin targeting Opening Day return

Several talented free-agent players remain available on the North American market. However, with only a few days left in 2025, all eyes have shifted to the International crop involving a pair of highly coveted Pacific-Rim free agents.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 29

Zach Eflin Scheduled For Bullpen Session Next Week, Aiming To Be Ready For Opening Day

After an injury-ruined 2025 season, veteran right-hander Zach Eflin is back with the Orioles on a one-year deal. The 31-year-old (32 in April) underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure in August.

Baltimore Orioles News / The Forkball / December 29

Zach Eflin Returns to Orioles on One-Year, $10M Contract

The Baltimore Orioles brought back a familiar arm as they continue reshaping their roster ahead of the 2026 season, re-signing right-hander Zach Eflin to a one-year, $10 million contract.

Baltimore Orioles News / Bluejaysnation / December 29

Orioles re-sign Zach Eflin to one-year contract

An American League East team has re-signed a player. On Sunday evening, the Baltimore Orioles announced that they’ve re-signed right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin to a one-year deal.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / December 28

Orioles bring back RHP Zach Eflin on 1-year deal

Free agent right-hander Zach Eflin re-signed with the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027 on Sunday night. Terms were not disclosed, but MLB Network first reported that the contract is worth a guaranteed $10 million.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 21

Could Orioles Zach Eflin Land on Rangers Opening Day Starting Rotation?

If there's anything that the Texas Rangers have made clear during this offseason, it's that they're looking to trim their payroll. With that being said, they still have some room to shake things up and add new players to their roster.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 13, 2025

Zach Eflin Would Offer Rockies Chance to Close Gap with NL West Competitors

Coming off a historically bad year, there is nowhere to go but up for the Colorado Rockies. There are going to be needs everywhere this winter when assembling the roster for 2026.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14, 2025

Zach Eflin interested in returning to Orioles in 2026

Zach Eflin made his three-year, $41MM contract look like an absolute bargain in 2023 and ’24. The right-hander produced a 3.54 ERA and 3.62 SIERA over 59 starts in the two most productive seasons of his career.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 31, 2025

Orioles RHP Zach Eflin (back) lands on IL for 3rd time this season

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin was placed on the injured list for the third time this season on Thursday. He landed on the 15-day IL this time with low back discomfort.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 24, 2025

Orioles Starter Zach Eflin Has Good Audition Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

Despite a glimmer of hope at one point for the Baltimore Orioles, the team has been unable to make a quick run to start the second half of the season. Due to the Orioles still being well under .500 with the MLB trade deadline being just over a week away, it is becoming increasingly clear that they should be sellers.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 10, 2025

Potential Suitors for Zach Eflin as Trade Deadline Nears

After just joining the Baltimore Orioles less than a year ago, via a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, Zach Eflin has been mentioned heavily as a player that the Orioles could ship off before the MLB trade deadline on July 31.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 1, 2025

Orioles Place Zach Eflin on 15-Day IL With Lower Back Discomfort

The Baltimore Orioles announced Monday afternoon that they have placed right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with lower back discomfort. In

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / June 28, 2025

Orioles' Zach Eflin removed after one inning with back tightness

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin was removed after one inning of work vs. the Tampa Bay Rays due to lower back tightness, according to the team.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18, 2025

Orioles pitcher has brutal quote about Brandon Hyde firing

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / May 3, 2025

Zach Eflin itching to get back to Orioles

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