Impact After going 0-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's contest, Westburg will step aside Saturday while Ramon Urias starts at second base, opening up third for Emmanuel Rivera.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
JORDAN WESTBURG #11 - THIRD BASEMAN - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
18 HR •
63 RBI •
.264 AVG
18 HR
63 RBI
.264 AVG
Not starting Saturday Westburg isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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SEPTEMBER 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
O's get All-Star Westburg, INF Urías back from IL The Orioles’ infield got two starters back, with Jordan Westburg and Ramón Urías both returning from the injured list before Sunday's game a...
SEPTEMBER 22 • MLB.COM
Returns from IL, starting at 2B The Orioles activated Westburg (hand) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Impact Westburg hasn't played since July due to a fractured right hand but is ready to roll after reaching base six times and hitting a home run in three rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk. He played second base twice and third base once at Norfolk and is starting at second base for the Orioles on Sunday in his return to the lineup. With Ramon Urias (ankle) also back from the IL, Jackson Holliday could be in line to see his playing time dip.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
May begin rehab assignment Thursday Westburg (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Westburg has been on the shelf since Aug. 1 with a fractured right hand, but after taking batting practice Tuesday without issue, he appears to have cleared the final hurdle before being ready for game action. Given his long layoff, Westburg may require at least a couple of games in the minors to regain his timing at the plate, but he should make it back from the 10-day injured list before the Orioles' regular season comes to a close Sept. 29. Westburg and Ramon Urias (ankle) are seemingly tracking toward similar return timelines from the IL, and the Orioles could have regular roles available for both players in the infield once they're activated.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Taking batting practice Tuesday Westburg (hand) will take batting practice Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact Per Orioles general manager Mike Elias, Westburg could get into a rehab game before Triple-A Norfolk's season ends Sunday. The young infielder is tracking toward a return during the final week of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Progressing in rehab Manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Westburg (hand) began hitting in the cage and is doing full baseball activities, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact It's another positive step in Westburg's recovery from a fractured hand he suffered in late July. The next step in his program, barring any setbacks, would be a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie or Triple-A Norfolk. Before landing on the IL, Westburg was slashing .269/.317/.497 with 18 home runs and 58 RBI across 420 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Fields grounders Monday Westburg (hand) was spotted fielding grounders while the Orioles were warming up prior to Monday's game against the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact Westburg still remains without a clear timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, but the fact that he traveled with the team to Boston and took part in some baseball activities Monday while no longer sporting a cast on his fractured right hand can be taken as a positive sign. The young infielder has been on the shelf since Aug. 1 with the injury, so he'll likely require a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie or Triple-A Norfolk before he makes his return from the IL.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing sans cast Westburg (hand) did some throwing without a cast Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Westburg is almost five weeks removed from suffering a fractured right hand and has finally been able to ditch his cast. He'll continue to ramp up his activities and will likely require a short rehab assignment before being activated by the Orioles. A return in mid-September looks doable.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Still doing on-field work Westburg (hand) has continued to take one-handed swings and fielding grounders, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Impact Westburg was cleared for the activity Aug. 20 and has continued to do on-field work to avoid getting too rusty as he recovers from a broken hand. He remains in a cast but is expected to return before the regular season concludes.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes baseball activities Westburg (hand) has been cleared to field grounders and take one-handed swings, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact It's not much, but it's the beginning of a ramp-up for Westburg as he works his way back from a fractured right hand. The infielder will eventually need to undergo some additional imaging to see how his hand has healed before a clearer timetable for his return can be established. Westburg suffered the injury on July 31.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lands on IL with fractured hand The Orioles placed Westburg on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right hand fracture.
Impact Westburg suffered the unfortunate injury when he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays. There is no timetable yet for Westburg's return to action, but he could be sidelined well into September. Baltimore is set to use Jackson Holliday at second base and Ramon Urias at third base most days, but Coby Mayo could eventually get a look at the hot corner.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 31 • SUNHERALD.COM
Orioles lose All-Star 3B Jordan Westburg to a broken hand after he was hit by a pitch
The Baltimore Orioles lost All-Star third baseman Jordan Westburg to a broken right hand after he was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of their 10-4 win over TorontoJULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diagnosed with fractured hand Westburg has been diagnosed with a fractured right hand, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Westburg suffered the injury on a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's victory over the Blue Jays. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said the club is hoping to get Westburg back before the end of the regular season, but a clear timetable is not yet established. Westburg's absence could open the door for Coby Mayo, although for now the Orioles could just stick with Ramon Urias at third base and Jackson Holliday at second.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game after HBP on wrist Westburg was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays after the fifth inning following a hit-by-pitch on the wrist, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Westburg initially remained in the game after being struck by a 95 mph Yerry Rodriguez fastball in the bottom of the fifth inning, scoring a run on the Jackson Holliday grand slam. However, he was then removed when the Orioles took the field for the top of the sixth, with Ramon Urias taking over at third base. Baltimore should have more on Westburg's status soon. He went 0-for-2 in three plate appearances before departing.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Enjoys massive day in doubleheader Westburg went 5-for-8 with a home run, three doubles, four RBI, three runs and a walk against Baltimore across both games of Monday's doubleheader.
Impact Westburg racked up three doubles in the first game and added a two-run homer int he nightcap, and he accumulated 11 total bases over both contests. The shortstop had been pretty cold coming into the twin bill, batting .167 (4-for-24) over his previous six games. On the season, Westburg is slashing .273/.320/.505 with 18 homers, 25 doubles, five triples, 58 RBI, 54 runs and six stolen bases over 99 contests.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Enjoys massive day in doubleheader Westburg went 5-for-8 with a home run, three doubles, four RBI, three runs and a walk against Baltimore across both games of Monday's doubleheader.
Impact Westburg racked up three doubles in the first game and added a two-run homer int he nightcap, and he accumulated 11 total bases over both contests. The shortstop had been pretty cold coming into the twin bill, batting .167 (4-for-24) over his previous six games. On the season, Westburg is slashing .273/.320/.505 with 18 homers, 25 doubles, five triples, 58 RBI, 54 runs and six stolen bases over 99 contests.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Westburg is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.
Impact Westburg will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to San Diego. Connor Norby will get the start at second base Saturday and bat eighth against Padres right-hander Michael King.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring in loss Westburg went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
Impact Westburg took Adam Mazur deep in the second inning to open the scoring. It's been a bit of a streaky month for Westburg -- he's batting .205 (16-for-78) with four homers, six RBI and a 3:16 BB:K over 19 contests in July. The infielder is at a .267/.314/.491 slash line with 17 homers, 54 RBI, 51 runs scored and six stolen bases through 96 games overall. His playing time isn't in danger yet, but an extended slump by Westburg could open the door for Connor Norby or Ramon Urias to claim a larger role.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Belts homer Saturday Westburg went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in an 8-4 win against the Rangers on Saturday.
Impact Westburg led a big performance by the bottom half of Baltimore's lineup, as the team's No. 6 through No. 9 hitters went a combined 9-for-16. The three-hit performance was Westburg's first multi-hit effort over his past nine contests and snapped a four-game hitless streak during which he had gone 0-for-15. The second baseman is up to 16 homers and 52 RBI on the campaign while slashing .273/.318/.500 through 378 plate appearances.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks 15th home run Westburg went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss against the Cubs.
Impact Westburg took Jameson Taillon deep to one of the deepest parts of Camden Yards in the left-center field seats. The 418-foot blast was Westburg's third longest homer this season and his 15th overall. He became the fourth different Orioles player with 15 or more home runs this season, most of any team in MLB. The 25-year-old continues his stellar first half, hitting .281/.328/.512 with 50 RBI and on his way to his first All-Star appearance.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 10 • MLB.COM
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