Zach Eflin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 11

Banged-up Orioles Starting Rotation Not Fully Set for Blue Jays Series

The Baltimore Orioles would love nothing more than to have their starting rotation intact this early in the season, but no such luck. As the Orioles (5-8) return home to Camden Yards on Friday to host the Toronto Blue Jays (8-6), they’re still reeling from putting their ace, Zach Eflin, on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 10

Struggling Orioles Starting Rotation Is Missing Their Ace From Last Season

It has been a dreadful start to the season for the Baltimore Orioles and things don’t appear to be getting better any time soon. The Orioles have had

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 10

Orioles Have Limited Options to Replace Injured Ace Zach Eflin In-House

The Baltimore Orioles cannot catch a break when it comes to their starting rotation staying healthy. They entered the 2025 regular season with their expected ace, Grayson Rodriguez, on the injured list along with Trevor Rogers and Chayce McDermott, who were injured during spring training.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Zach Eflin Injury Puts More Pressure on Orioles Pitching Staff

The Baltimore Orioles have shut down right-hander Zach Eflin and placed him on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain. Eflin will be out for at least two weeks, but likely longer since he won’t throw for the next week.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 9

Orioles Ace Shut Down for at Least a Week, Likely Will Be Moved to IL With Lat Issue

The Baltimore Orioles have already been battling injuries this season, though they may have just gotten the worst dose of bad news yet. As first reported by Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, the Orioles' Opening Day starter -- 31-year-old right-hander Zach Eflin -- has suffered what manager Brandon Hyde described as a low-grade lat strain.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 9

Weak offense, umpiring mark Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Diamondbacks; Eflin has lat strain

What happened? It was a difficult night for the Orioles. They had just four hits. Charlie Morton lost his third straight start. They were involved in a bizarre umpiring sequence and found out that their Opening Day starater, Zach Eflin, has a strained right lat.

Zach Eflin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

Orioles lose yet another pitcher to injury

The Orioles are now operating without arguably their three best pitchers.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 8

Orioles Can't Afford To Have Current Ace Miss Time After Leaving Game Early

The Baltimore Orioles recently suffered another injury scare with their current ace Zach Eflin leaving the game early with what was being called shoulder soreness.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 8

Orioles’ list for alternative starting pitching is coming up short

The Orioles hope that starting pitcher Zach Eflin’s right shoulder fatigue isn’t serious. Eflin left Monday night’s 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks after throwing just 73 pitches in six innings.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 8

Orioles Ace Reveals Concerning Injury Update After Leaving Start Early

With Corbin Burnes leaving in free agency and Grayson Rodriguez opening the season on the injured list, Zach Eflin has had to step up and be the Baltimore Orioles' ace (and Opening Day starter) in their absence.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 8

Orioles beat Diamondbacks, 5-1, as Eflin leaves with shoulder fatigue after 6

What happened? Zach Eflin pitched six strong innings, allowing one run on four hits, throwing 73 pitches before leaving the game with right shoulder fatigue.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Orioles’ Zach Eflin makes unfortunate admission about shoulder condition

Zach Eflin is someone the Baltimore Orioles look at to be a reliable starting pitcher for them all year ’round as they continue their quest to compete for a World Series title.

MLB News / Camden Chat / April 8

Orioles chase Diamondbacks’ Gallen early and Zach Eflin dominates in a 5-1 win

All those complaints about O’s starting pitching and hitting with RISP? Not a thing today… You know what? The Orioles have faced criticism lately for being

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / April 7

Orioles need more from their starting pitchers

In their first 10 games, the Orioles have just two quality starts, and both were by Zach Eflin, who will start Monday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Baltimore Orioles News / Fastball on SI / March 27

Baltimore Orioles' Eflin to Be Only 4th Player in Last 124 Years of History to Accomplish This Feat

The Baltimore Orioles will open up the regular season on Thursday afternoon on the road at the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles are coming off a second-place finish in the American League East.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / March 27

Learning from 2024: Blue Jays set to face Zach Eflin for second straight Opening Day

Last season, the Toronto Blue Jays played in what was potentially the last Opening Day at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays (at the time). The game got off to a slow start for the Jays, as they were held to just one run through five innings, courtesy of a George Springer solo home run in the top of the fourth inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 22

Spring training roundup: Orioles no-hit Pirates behind Zach Eflin, six relievers

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes was the marquee pitcher entering Saturday's spring game between the host Pirates and Baltimore Orioles in Bradenton, Fla., but Zach Eflin wound up in the bigger spotlight.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / March 22

Zach Eflin, six Orioles relievers no-hit Pirates in spring game

Zach Eflin and six relievers combined on a spring-training no-hitter Saturday as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 in Bradenton, Fla., with the teams' regular-season opener less than a week away.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / October 2

Zach Eflin eager to face Royals, keep Orioles' season alive

BALTIMORE -- Zach Eflin began his season pitching in front of sparse crowds in St. Petersburg, Fla., for the Tampa Bay Rays. The setting will be far more intense when he tries to continue his campaign, and that of the Orioles, who traded for the right-hander in July.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 22

Orioles' demotion of starter cements disastrous trade deadline

Orioles' demotion of former All-Star cements disastrous trade deadline

The Orioles made a flurry of transactions on Thursday including demoting this starting pitcher to Triple-A Norfolk. The hectic day comes three weeks after the Orioles were among the busiest teams leading up to the trade deadline.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Orioles lose another starting pitcher to injured list

Even a brief absence could have a significant impact on the AL East race.

Padres place versatile IF on IL

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Rangers lose veteran righty to injury

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 10

Zach Eflin’s dominance revitalizes Orioles' injury-depleted rotation

Eflin has been exactly the type of pitcher Baltimore desperately needed and then some.

Orioles GM offers injury updates on several players

Orioles sign veteran infielder to minor league deal

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Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / July 27

Orioles reportedly still looking for pitching

The Orioles may not be done making moves.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26

Orioles trade for veteran starting pitcher

Orioles add veteran starting pitcher to the mix after trade with division rival

The American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles have continued making moves to prepare for the postseason.

Mariners pull off another big trade, this time for a top reliever

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Phillies acquire former All-Star OF

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26

Orioles trade with Rays for former AL wins leader

The Baltimore Orioles are adding a new face to the rotation with their trade for Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

Orioles acquire Zach Eflin from Rays

The Orioles have acquired right-hander Zach Eflin and cash considerations from the Rays in exchange for three prospects, per announcements from both clubs.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Report: Several clubs showing interest in Rays righty

The Rays have been open to trading from their rotation this year and could do so again, with right-hander Zach Eflin one of the possible candidates. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Astros, Braves and Cardinals are “among the teams expected to have strong interest” in the righty.

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