ZACH EFLIN NEWS

Hit around in no-decision Eflin did not factor into the decision in Monday's 11-4 win over the Blue Jays, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk with three strikeouts over 4.1 innings.

Impact Eflin threw 56 of 79 pitches for strikes but managed just six whiffs while giving up nine hard-hit balls, including two homers in the third inning. Some rust is understandable in his second start back from the injured list, but it marked the fifth time in 14 outings the 31-year-old has allowed multiple home runs. He'll carry a 5.93 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 50:13 K:BB across 71.1 innings into a tough road matchup with the Cubs this weekend.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles pound 4 homers and 16 hits to beat AL-East leading Blue Jays 11-4

Ramón Laureano homered and drove in three runs, Adley Rutschman marked his return from the injured list with three hits and two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blu...

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Blue Jays play the Orioles after Bichette's 5-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Baltimore Orioles after Bo Bichette had five hits on Sunday in a 10-4 loss to the Tigers

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Tomoyuki Sugano throws 6 sharp innings, Tyler O'Neill homers again to help Orioles beat Rockies 5-1

Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six innings of four-hit ball, Tyler O’Neill homered in a third straight game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Sharp in return Wednesday Eflin didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Eflin was sharp in his first start since returning from the injured list, and he experienced smooth sailing until the Guardians brought in a pair of runs in the fourth inning. The veteran right-hander managed to toss 84 pitches, and he also generated a respectable 10 whiffs. Eflin owns a 5.78 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB over 67 innings, and he'll aim to further increase his pitch count in his next scheduled appearance versus the Blue Jays.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kwan's go-ahead single in 8th sends surging Guardians to 3-2 win over Orioles

Steven Kwan singled home Bo Naylor with two outs in the eighth inning for the go-ahead run, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Activated ahead of start The Orioles activated Eflin (back) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Eflin will rejoin the Orioles' rotation Wednesday with a start against the Guardians after being sidelined nearly a month due to lower-back discomfort. The veteran right-hander threw 68 pitches over four innings in his last rehab outing, so Eflin will be somewhat limited from a workload perspective Wednesday.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians take on the Orioles on home winning streak

The Cleveland Guardians host the Baltimore Orioles trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Orioles to start RHP Zach Eflin on Wed.; C Adley Rutschman near return The Baltimore Orioles will bring right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin back from the injured list Wednesday to start that night’s game against the...

JULY 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returning from IL on Wednesday Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Eflin (back) will be reinstated from the injured list to start Wednesday against the Guardians, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander has been sidelined nearly a month due to lower-back discomfort but is ready to rejoin the O's after making two rehab starts in the minors. Eflin threw 68 pitches over four innings during the second rehab outing and is likely to face some workload limitations in his first start back with Baltimore.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' Zach Eflin to return soon, with Adley Rutschman not far behind The Orioles will get Zach Eflin back in the rotation this week in Cleveland with Adley Rutschman a “possibility” for the weekend.

JULY 22 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles meet in game 2 of series

The Cleveland Guardians lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Orioles to begin 4-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Baltimore Orioles to open a four-game series

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Strikes out five in FCL start Eflin (back) struck out five and allowed five unearned runs on three hits and one walk over four innings in a rehab start Thursday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

Impact The appearance in the FCL was the second of Eflin's rehab assignment, which he kicked off last Sunday with a four-inning, 58-pitch outing with Double-A Chesapeake. He tacked on an additional 10 pitches to his workload Thursday, then said Friday that he feels good physically and believes he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. If the Orioles concur with Eflin's assessment of his health, he could step back into the big-league rotation for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Rays

The Baltimore Orioles aim to end their four-game losing streak with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Orioles look to stop skid in matchup with the Rays

The Baltimore Orioles aim to stop their three-game skid with a win against the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Rehab transferred as expected Eflin (back) will continue his rehab with the Orioles' Floirda League Complex team, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eflin threw 58 pitches in a rehab start Sunday and, as planned, will continue his throwing progression in Florida. He's slated to rejoin the Orioles' rotation early next week for his first MLB action since suffering a back injury June 28. His return will likely bump Brandon Young out of the rotation.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles visit the Rays to begin 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Throws 58 pitches in rehab start Eflin (back) made a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out two.

Impact Eflin tossed 58 pitches in what may have been the only rehab outing he'll need during his recovery from a back strain, and he's next scheduled to continue his throwing progression in Florida on Friday. Although the 31-year-old right-hander won't be ready to rejoin Baltimore's rotation for Friday's second-half opener in Tampa Bay, he should be able to return at some point next week. Brandon Young appears to be the most likely candidate to head back to the minor leagues once Eflin is activated from the injured list.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles and Marlins meet, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Miami Marlins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JULY 13 • Associated Press

Orioles try to keep home win streak going, host the Marlins

The Baltimore Orioles host the Miami Marlins trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Marlins visit the Orioles to open 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Miami Marlins to begin a three-game series

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Potential Suitors for Zach Eflin as Trade Deadline Nears With the MLB trade deadline nearing Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin’s name has been circulating more than ever.

JULY 10 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets bring 1-0 series advantage over Orioles into game 2

The New York Mets take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Could make rehab start Sunday Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Eflin (back) is tracking toward making a rehab start Sunday, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact It sounds like Eflin probably has one more throwing session to get through first, but as long as he does that without any hiccups, he'll be cleared to pitch in a game. It could be the only rehab outing he needs before rejoining the rotation at the start of the second half. Eflin has been sidelined since late June with low-back discomfort.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE