Orioles Infielder Jordan Westburg Out for April with Partially Torn UCL

Promising young player faces another injury setback as Orioles battle early-season injuries.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Baltimore Orioles announced that infielder Jordan Westburg will miss all of April due to a partially torn UCL in his throwing elbow. This is the latest injury setback for the 27-year-old, who has dealt with multiple injuries over the past two seasons. When healthy, Westburg has shown strong offensive skills, but the Orioles will now have to navigate the start of the 2026 season without him as they look to bounce back from a 75-87 record in 2025.

Why it matters

The Orioles were already dealing with the loss of top prospect Jackson Holliday to a hamate injury, and now Westburg's injury further depletes their infield depth as they try to compete in the tough American League East division. Westburg's injury history is a concern, and the team will need to find ways to stay competitive while he recovers.

The details

Westburg suffered a partially torn UCL in his throwing elbow and will receive a PRP injection in hopes of clearing up the issue. While hitters have played through UCL injuries before, they've typically been used as designated hitters, so it's unclear if Westburg will be able to play the field when he returns. The Orioles did not provide a timeline for his return beyond the initial April absence.

  • On February 20, 2026, the Orioles announced that Westburg will miss all of April with the partially torn UCL.

The players

Jordan Westburg

A 27-year-old infielder for the Baltimore Orioles who has shown promise at the plate but has dealt with multiple injuries over the past two seasons.

Jackson Holliday

A top Orioles prospect who will also miss time to start the 2026 season due to a hamate injury.

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What’s next

The Orioles will need to find ways to stay competitive in Westburg's absence, and will monitor his recovery progress in hopes he can return to the field at some point in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Injuries have been a persistent issue for Jordan Westburg, and this latest setback with a partially torn UCL is another blow for the Orioles as they try to bounce back in 2026. The team's depth will be tested early on, but they'll hope Westburg can eventually return to provide a boost to their lineup.