ボルチモア・オリオールズの三塁手ジョーダン・ウェストバーグが、今週右肘のトミー・ジョン手術を受け、2026年シーズンを全休することになった。27歳の同選手は、肘の内側側副靱帯（UCL）の部分断裂に対し保存療法を行っていたが改善が見られず、手術を受ける決断を下した。
オリオールズの野球運営部門社長マイク・イライアス氏が、ワシントン・ナショナルズとの開幕戦を前に金曜日に発表した。ウェストバーグは2月20日に多血小板血漿（PRP）注射治療を受けたが、その後も不快感が続いたため、今週初めにロサンゼルスで外科医のニール・エラトラッシェ医師の診察を受け、手術を選択した。
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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin departed his 2026 season debut against the Texas Rangers with right elbow discomfort during the top of the fourth inning at Camden Yards. Eflin had recorded seven strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings, allowing one run on Ezequiel Duran's leadoff home run in the third. Rangers starter Jacob deGrom permitted three runs, including a solo home run by Pete Alonso.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, ending his 2026 season after exiting his debut early with discomfort. The 32-year-old right-hander received a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas before the procedure performed by the same doctor. The Orioles announced the news.
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Right-handed pitcher Juan Valera, Boston's No. 4 prospect, had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas in Alabama.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, the two-time defending American League Cy Young winner, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow following a flare-up. Neither Skubal nor the team has provided a specific timetable for his return, though recovery typically takes two to three months. The injury led to him being scratched from his Monday start against the Red Sox.
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Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is making positive progress following surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow. The procedure took place on Wednesday, and the team reports an optimistic outlook for his return to the rotation.
The Baltimore Orioles are continuing to investigate trade options for infielders Coby Mayo and Ryan Mountcastle as Spring Training approaches. This comes amid a roster logjam exacerbated by Jackson Holliday's recent hamate surgery. While temporary openings exist due to the injury, long-term infield spots remain limited.
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Outfielder Mike Tauchman pulled himself from a Mets spring training game against the Astros after showing discomfort in his left knee during the middle innings. The Mets lost 7-5 at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Tauchman underwent an MRI, with results pending.