Ryan Helsley lands on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation in Orioles scare
Ryan Helsley has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Baltimore Orioles due to inflammation in his right elbow. The move comes during a strong season for Helsley, who had taken over as the team's closer with seven saves in 12 appearances. The Orioles have selected Albert Suárez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the roster spot.
- ▪Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
- ▪Helsley had recorded seven saves and a 2.53 ERA in 10⅔ innings this season before the injury.
- ▪The Orioles signed Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal after his difficult 2025 season with the Mets.
- ▪Helsley struggled with pitch-tipping issues during his time with the Mets, contributing to a 7.20 ERA in 22 appearances.
- ▪Albert Suárez was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Helsley on the roster.
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MLB Ryan Helsley lands on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation in Orioles scare By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 1, 2026, 10:40 p.m. ET The Orioles will be without one of their top bullpen arms for the near future. Ahead of their 7-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday, the Orioles placed right-hander Ryan Helsley on the 15-Day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The extent of Helsley’s injury remains unclear, with Baltimore selecting righty Albert Suárez’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the roster void. Helsley, 31, has experienced a solid start for the Orioles this season, boasting a 2.53 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 10⅔ innings.
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