From The Banner · Andy Kostka · · 50s
Bautista returns, Helsley out for Orioles
Orioles activate Félix Bautista after rehab, shut down Ryan Helsley for season
In brief
Orioles activate Félix Bautista after rehab, shut down Ryan Helsley for season Bautista returns to Orioles after injury, Helsley not re-signed for 2026 season Originally reported by The Banner.
Bautista activated
Orioles activated right-hander Félix Bautista off injured list after rehab.
“He's as close to full go as he could be”
Helsley shut down
Ryan Helsley won't return for 2026 season after Orioles decide against re-signing him.
Bautista's injury
Bautista had Tommy John surgery in late 2023 and missed all of 2024.
Helsley's status
Helsley has a $14 million player option for 2027 but Orioles won't exercise it.
Bautista's rehab
Bautista pitched 34 2/3 innings in 2025 before injury and rehabbed in 2026.
O'neill injured
Outfielder Tyler O'Neill, dealing with shoulder inflammation, is placed on 60-day injured list.
Kjerstad's status
Heston Kjerstad, a new dad, hit 4-for-19 with nine strikeouts in recent games.
The headline
Bautista returns to Orioles after injury, Helsley not re-signed for 2026 season
