Injuries & Moves: Coulombe Optimistic About Elbow
LHP Danny Coulombe (left elbow inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Danny Coulombe experienced soreness in his left elbow while playing catch on June 10, prompting the Orioles to place him on the 15-day injured list the next day (retroactive to June 9). Coulombe, the Orioles’ top left-handed reliever this season with a 2.42 ERA and 0.62 WHIP over 29 appearances, is scheduled for further testing. Manager Brandon Hyde and Coulombe are optimistic that the injury is not long-term, and Coulombe mentioned on June 12 that an MRI suggests he doesn’t need Tommy John surgery. “We’re pretty optimistic about it. It’s not the one you guys are thinking about,” he said. (Last updated: June 12)
RHP Dean Kremer (right triceps strain)
Expected return: Potentially June
General manager Mike Elias stated on May 31 that Dean Kremer’s right triceps strain is not a major concern, and the 28-year-old pitcher could return by the end of June. Kremer may need a Minor League rehab assignment before rejoining the Orioles’ rotation. He threw a side session on June 10, his third in a week. Kremer was placed on the 15-day IL on May 24 (retroactive to May 21) after reporting soreness in his triceps during a start on May 20. (Last updated: June 10)
LHP John Means (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Late 2025 or early ’26
John Means had Tommy John surgery on June 3 in Arlington, Texas, performed by Dr. Keith Meister. This was Means’ second Tommy John procedure, the first being in April 2022. (Last updated: June 3)
RHP Tyler Wells (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Mike Elias announced on May 31 that Tyler Wells will undergo season-ending surgery for his right elbow, possibly avoiding a second Tommy John surgery. Wells experienced ongoing discomfort and was placed on the IL on April 16. (Last updated: May 31)
INF Coby Mayo (fractured rib)
Expected return: Likely mid-June
Top prospect Coby Mayo, placed on the seven-day IL on May 17 due to a fractured rib, is expected to return in mid-June. Before his injury, Mayo was performing well in Triple-A. (Last updated: May 31)
RHP Félix Bautista (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Spring Training 2025
Félix Bautista, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery performed last October, threw from 90 feet on June 7. Bautista is expected to return for the start of the 2025 season. (Last updated: June 7)
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