Trending Now - Orioles' Ryan Helsley Hits 15-day IL Due to Elbow Issues
WHO:
MLB.com - Ryan Helsley, 31-year-old right-hander, is the closer for the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB.com - Albert Suárez, right-hander, had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk as a corresponding transaction.
MLB.com - Félix Bautista, right-hander, is recovering from right shoulder surgery.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
MLB.com - The move for Helsley was retroactive to Wednesday.
MLB.com - Helsley had a 2.53 ERA in 10 2/3 innings over his first 12 appearances this season, going 7-for-7 on save opportunities.
MLB.com - The Orioles currently have 12 players on the injured list and have had 16 players spend time on the IL this season.
MLB.com - The Orioles used the IL 39 times for 29 players during the 2025 season.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The Orioles are based in Baltimore and were playing at Yankee Stadium for a series opener.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Helsley signed a two-year, $28 million deal with the Orioles on Dec. 1.
MLB.com - The Orioles are scheduled to play the Yankees on Sunday afternoon.
WHY:
MLB.com - Helsley’s injury is part of a series of injuries affecting the Orioles this season.
HOW:
MLB.com - The Orioles are likely to use multiple relievers in save situations without Helsley.
(UPDATED May 2, 2026 04:03 UTC)
Ryan Helsley, the closer for the Baltimore Orioles, has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, with the move retroactive to Wednesday. In his first 12 appearances this season, Helsley posted an impressive 2.53 ERA and successfully converted all seven of his save opportunities, but the Orioles are now facing a challenging situation with 12 players currently on the injured list. To fill the gap left by Helsley, the team has selected Albert Suárez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk and will likely rely on multiple relievers for save situations as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Yankees on Sunday afternoon.