The Baltimore Orioles have started their spring training workouts with catcher Samuel Basillo dealing with a stress fracture in his right elbow, limiting him to DH duties. The team's GM, Mike Elias, is still seeking pitching reinforcements but is uncertain about making additions.
Getz said the Orioles, whose need for pitching has heightened due to injuries, haven’t called today. https://t.co/H3F6sMaNiA
#Orioles camp begins with tough news regarding the rotation: https://t.co/nINSljCG7T https://t.co/nWLNJRNWg3
Tough, tough news for Orioles fans this morning. Injuries are the story of the second day of Spring Training so far. https://t.co/cjl5wJf2eE
Elias on Basallo's stress fracture in elbow: “This is something that we see a lot in throwers in his age group. We’ve had some of them recently since I’ve been in the organization, and it’s typically a bump in the road, it’s not a big deal.” #orioles
Mike Elias says he's still looking for pitching reinforcements, but isn't predicting an addition. #Orioles
Samuel Basallo has a sprain in Bud throwing elbow and will be restricted to DH in Grapefruit League games. #Orioles
Catcher Samuel Basillo has stress fracture in right elbow. Detected in November. He’s catching bullpens. Not throwing. DH in games here. Not catch till late April #orioles
Sampling of questions as Orioles' first spring training workout approaches https://t.co/eiqCfsG8bH #orioles
There’s a lot to be excited about as Orioles begin workouts https://t.co/2ctQk5BtO5 https://t.co/e9HCpFdZHb