Orioles Pitching Prospect Suffers 'Severe' Spring Injury

Keagan Gillies will miss 6 weeks or more with a quad strain.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Baltimore Orioles announced that right-handed pitching prospect Keagan Gillies suffered a 'severe' quad strain during spring training and will be out for at least 6 weeks. Gillies was invited to major league camp as a non-roster player after posting a 2.68 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A last season.

Why it matters

The Orioles are looking to build on a promising 2025 season and Gillies was expected to compete for a spot on the major league roster. His injury is a setback for the team's pitching depth as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The details

Gillies, 24, sustained the quad injury during a spring training workout. Orioles general manager Mike Elias said the injury is 'severe' and will sideline Gillies for at least 6 weeks, potentially longer. Gillies split time between Double-A Chesapeake and Triple-A Norfolk last season, posting a 2.68 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 53.2 innings.

  • Gillies suffered the quad injury during Orioles spring training in February 2026.

The players

Keagan Gillies

A 24-year-old right-handed pitching prospect in the Baltimore Orioles organization who spent 2025 between Double-A and Triple-A.

Mike Elias

The general manager of the Baltimore Orioles.

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What they’re saying

“Right-hander Keagan Gillies has a 'severe' quad strain and will be out six weeks or more, Mike Elias said.”

— Andy Kostka, Reporter (The Baltimore Banner)

What’s next

The Orioles will have to evaluate their pitching depth options with Gillies sidelined for at least 6 weeks. They may look to add more pitching prospects to major league camp as insurance.

The takeaway

Injuries are always a concern during spring training, and this setback for Orioles pitching prospect Keagan Gillies is a reminder that depth is crucial, especially for a team looking to build on a promising 2025 season.