Orioles Bring Back Félix Bautista; Ryan Helsley Out for 2026
WHO:
MLB.com - Tyron Guerrero was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox.
MLB.com - Interim manager Chad Tracy mentioned Aroldis Chapman could return after a week-long absence.
MLB.com - Sig Mejdal will no longer oversee Baltimore's analytics department and will instead focus on researching emerging technologies and innovative practices across baseball operations.
MLB.com - Mike Elias is looking to hire a new general manager to work under him.
MLB.com - Félix Bautista, Ryan Helsley, Christian Franklin, Heston Kjerstad, Tyler O'Neill, Cade Povich, Craig Albernaz, Mike Elias, Sig Mejdal, Matt Blood.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Guerrero had been out since September 1 due to right shoulder inflammation and has a 3.26 ERA in 38 outings this season.
MLB.com - The Red Sox clinched a postseason spot after the Braves beat the Astros, making them one of the AL's three Wild Card teams.
MLB.com - The Orioles have mutually parted ways with longtime executive Matt Blood, who had been with the organization since 2019.
MLB.com - Tyler O'Neill's season ended after he hit .212 with a .677 OPS in 85 games, and he has a .680 OPS in 139 games since signing a three-year, $49.5 million deal with the Orioles.
MLB.com - Félix Bautista was reinstated from the injured list prior to a game against Milwaukee.
MLB.com - Ryan Helsley has been shut down for the rest of the 2026 season.
MLB.com - Tyler O'Neill was transferred to the 60-day injured list, ending his season.
MLB.com - Helsley made only 17 appearances in the 2026 season, recording a 4.11 ERA with eight saves in 15 1/3 innings.
MLB.com - Bautista has a 2.01 ERA in 156 outings since making his MLB debut in 2022, recording 67 saves.
MLB.com - O'Neill hit .212 with eight doubles, 10 home runs, and 23 RBIs in 85 games this season.
MLB.com - The Orioles have a 75-78 record, three games out of a playoff spot with nine games remaining.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The Orioles' game against Milwaukee took place at Camden Yards.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Red Sox are set to open their playoff run with a best-of-three Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium starting on September 29.
MLB.com - Bautista's next appearance will be his first in the big leagues since July 20, 2025.
MLB.com - Helsley made his first rehab appearance at Triple-A on September 12.
MLB.com - O'Neill had been sidelined since August 23.
MLB.com - Bautista began a minor league rehab assignment on August 23.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Red Sox's postseason appearance is notable as they are the first team in history to advance to finish above .500 after losing as many as 32 of their first 78 games.
MLB.com - The decision to shut down Ryan Helsley was made to avoid further risk with only eight games remaining in the season.
MLB.com - Helsley was shut down due to elbow discomfort and the limited time remaining in the season.
MLB.com - The Orioles signed Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal to fill in as their closer due to Bautista's expected absence.
HOW:
MLB.com - The Red Sox's turnaround began with a four-game sweep of the Yankees from June 25-28, followed by a 15-game winning streak that tied the franchise record.
MLB.com - Elias stated that the Orioles are looking to enhance their front office and analytics department by bringing in new voices and perspectives.
MLB.com - Bautista completed a long comeback from right shoulder surgery.
MLB.com - Helsley was performing well in rehab but was ultimately shut down to avoid further risk.
The Red Sox have activated Tyron Guerrero from the 15-day injured list, where he had been sidelined since September 1 due to right shoulder inflammation, and he boasts a 3.26 ERA in 38 outings this season. The team has clinched a postseason spot, making them one of the American League's three Wild Card teams, and they are set to kick off their playoff run with a best-of-three Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium starting on September 29. This postseason appearance is particularly significant as the Red Sox are the first team in history to advance above .500 after losing as many as 32 of their first 78 games, a turnaround that began with a four-game sweep of the Yankees followed by a franchise-record-tying 15-game winning streak.