Orioles put closer Ryan Helsley on 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation
Baltimore Orioles closer Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The 31-year-old right-hander, who signed a $28 million, two-year contract in December, has been effective with seven saves in seven chances. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, and the team has made several roster adjustments in response.
- ▪Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
- ▪Helsley has recorded seven saves in seven opportunities with a 2.53 ERA in 12 appearances.
- ▪The Orioles recalled Cade Povich, selected Albert Suárez's contract, and optioned Cameron Foster to make room on the roster.
- ▪Helsley previously dealt with a right forearm strain in 2023 while with St. Louis.
- ▪The IL move was retroactive to Wednesday and announced before a game against the New York Yankees.
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