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Orioles' All-Star closer Félix Bautista placed on IL with elbow injury

Orioles hope All-Star closer Félix Bautista can avoid surgery, help AL East leaders in playoff chase.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Orioles' All-Star closer Félix Bautista placed on IL with elbow injury

O's Bautista to IL with 'some degree of injury' to UCL Orioles All-Star closer Félix Bautista is headed to the 15-day injured list, with general manager Mike Elias telling reporters on Saturday t...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Out with UCL injury Bautista was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a UCL injury, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Bautista left his outing Friday against the Rockies with right arm discomfort, and it looks like the injury is potentially a serious one. The Orioles haven't specified an exact diagnosis or timeline for Bautista, but Tommy John surgery would seem to be a possibility given that he's dealing with UCL troubles. Even a lesser injury would still be a huge blow to the Orioles, as Bautista has been the best reliever in baseball this season, riding a 46.4 percent strikeout rate to a 1.48 ERA and 33 saves. Yennier Cano is likely to step into the ninth inning in his absence.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles closer Felix Bautista (arm) leaves game in ninth Baltimore All-Star closer Felix Bautista, one strike away from earning a save, exited the Orioles' game against the visiting Colorado Rockie...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Orioles secure 80th win, but lose Bautista to injury BALTIMORE -- With two outs in the ninth and the Orioles one pitch away from sealing their 80th win of the season -- a 5-4 victory over the R...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Undergoing tests on sore arm Bautista is undergoing tests after exiting Friday's appearance against the Rockies due to right arm discomfort, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Bautista was just one strike away from a save when he was lifted from the outing after delivering a 102.3 mph fastball. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde declined to go into more specifics when asked about the exact nature of the righty's injury, adding only that "when the best closer in the game leaves the game, it's never a good feeling." Yennier Cano would be the obvious choice to step in as Baltimore's closer should Bautista need to miss time. Danny Coulombe got a one-out save in relief of Bautista on Friday and could also be in the mix.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves save chance with injury Bautista was removed from a save appearance versus the Rockies on Friday with an undisclosed injury, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Bautista was one strike away from putting the game on ice but evidently tweaked something while delivering a 102.3 mph fastball to Michael Toglia. He was visited by the trainer before exiting the field. Daniel Coulombe then needed just one pitch to strike out Toglia and close out an Orioles win. More information should be available on Bautista's status shortly.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 33rd save Bautista picked up the save Thursday, delivering a perfect ninth inning to close out a 5-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Bautista set the Blue Jays down in order in the ninth inning Thursday to earn his 33rd save, tying him for second most in the league. The 28-year-old Bautista extended his scoreless streak to six innings, lowering his ERA to a pristine 1.49 with a 0.93 WHIP and 109:26 K:BB across 60.1 frames this season.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects eighth win Bautista (8-2) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the extra-inning win over the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Bautista needed just nine pitches to set the Athletics down in order in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Orioles' offense exploded for five runs in the top of the 10th. Aside from his five runs allowed against Houston over two appearances earlier this month, Bautista has been virtually untouchable for much of the last two months. He's 32-for-38 in save chances with a 1.54 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 109:26 K:BB through 58.1 innings overall. Given that this was his first outing since Monday, Bautista should be available if another save chance arises Sunday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks two but nabs save Bautista earned a save over the Padres on Monday, allowing two walks in a hitless and scoreless inning.

Impact Bautista didn't make things easy on himself, as he threw only 10 of 21 pitches for strikes and issued a pair of one-out walks to bringing the tying run to the plate in the form of Manny Machado. However, the All-Star closer was able to get Machado to ground into a double play, ending the threat and giving Bautista his AL-best 32nd save. He's had an uncharacteristically tough time of late, though, allowing five runs on six hits and posting a 6:5 K:BB over his past 4.2 innings covering four appearances.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up extra-inning win Bautista (7-2) allowed a hit and struck out four over two scoreless innings to earn the extra-inning win Saturday over the Mariners.

Impact Offense was at a premium Saturday, but Bautista made sure the Mariners saw none of it. He kept the game scoreless in the ninth inning and then protected a 1-0 lead in the 10th to pick up the win. Bautista allowed five runs over 1.2 innings across his last two appearances, both against Houston, but prior to that shaky stretch, he'd posted a 17-inning scoreless streak. Even with the recent struggles, he's at a 1.60 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 108:24 K:BB and 31 saves in 37 chances through 56.1 innings this season as one of the best relievers in baseball.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles his way to 31st save Bautista picked up the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Astros, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over one inning.

Impact Bautista entered the game with a two-run lead in the ninth and got Jake Meyers to fly out in the first at-bat before struggling through the rest of the inning. With one out, the right-handed reliever surrendered a double to Jose Altuve and then proceeded to walk two of the next three batters, which led to one run coming across for Houston on a Yainer Diaz single. Bautista was still able to escape with his 31st save of the season, though he's now allowed runs in back-to-back appearances after previously not allowing a run since June 24. His ERA currently sits at 16.88 in the month of August (three appearances).

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Ninja's filthiest relievers: Félix Bautista's downright dominance

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AUGUST 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Pitching Ninja's filthiest relievers: Félix Bautista's downright dominance

Rare misstep versus Houston Bautista (6-2) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss and a blown save Tuesday versus the Astros.

Impact Bautista had converted 10 straight save chances and had a 17-inning scoreless streak dating back to June. He needed 30 pitches to get his two outs, but he gave up a grand slam to Kyle Tucker to blow the save while allowing multiple runs for the first time since April 1. Bautista still has a 1.52 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 104:22 K:BB with 30 saves in 36 chances through 53.1 innings this year. He's earned the benefit of the doubt that this is one bad outing and not the beginning of a late-season collapse.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker's grand slam off Félix Bautista lifts Astros to victory over Orioles Kyle Tucker’s grand slam off Bautista in the top of the ninth inning gave the Houston Astros a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wed...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Astros stun Orioles 7-6 on Kyle Tucker's grand slam off Félix Bautista Kyle Tucker’s grand slam off Félix Bautista in the top of the ninth inning gave the Houston Astros a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Shohei Ohtani's continued dominance lands him atop Ben Verlander's July team of the month

Ben Verlander's team of the month for July includes Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani's continued dominance lands him atop Ben Verlander's July team of the month

Earns 30th Save Bautista picked up the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Mets. He allowed one hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact A lead-off double was the only blemish for Bautista, who is compiling one of the greatest single-season efforts for a reliever of all time. Bautista not only has a 102:21 K:BB but has also struck out more than two times the total number of baserunners he's allowed. He hasn't allowed an earned run over his past 14 outings and his 0.85 ERA is best among all pitchers with at least 30 innings.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures five-out save Bautista walked two batters over 1.2 scoreless innings Monday, striking out three and earning a save over the Blue Jays.

Impact Bautista tossed a season-high 35 pitches while picking up his 29th save. He was unbelievable in July, firing 14 shutout frames with a 25:4 K:BB while allowing just three hits. His season ERA is down to 0.87 with a 101:21 K:BB across 51.2 innings. Bautista hasn't given up an earned run since his last blown save June 24.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Orioles are young, cool and wildly talented. But are they ready to win now?

The Orioles are one of MLB's best teams. They're also way ahead of schedule. That prompts a question no one would have asked four months ago...

JULY 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

The Orioles are young, cool and wildly talented. But are they ready to win now?

Snags win Friday Bautista (6-1) struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the win Friday over the Yankees.

Impact Offense was at a premium after a rain delay Friday, with the first run being Anthony Santander's walk-off solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning. Bautista had pitched the top of the ninth to keep the game scoreless. The closer has an active 14.1-inning scoreless streak, during which he's given up just six hits with a 27:2 K:BB. For the season, Bautista is at a 0.90 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 98:19 K:BB through 50 innings while closing out games for the American League's top team. He's added 28 saves in 33 chances.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Cole, Spencer Strider lead Pitching Ninja's Cy Young candidates

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JULY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Gerrit Cole, Spencer Strider lead Pitching Ninja's Cy Young candidates

Converts 28th save Bautista pitched a scoreless ninth while allowing two hits and striking out the side to pick up another save Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Bautista worked his way through some trouble after allowing two base hits to bring the winning run to the plate but was able to strike out Wander Franco to end the game. Bautista sits atop the American League with 28 saves and is just two behind league leader Camilo Doval. He's been as dominant as they come and now holds a sparkling 0.92 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 96:19 K:BB in 49 innings.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect for save no. 27 Bautista picked up the save in Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Rays. He struck out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Saturday's outing marked Bautista's seventh time not allowing a hit over his last eight appearances (10.1 innings), while also collecting his 27th save of 2023. Through 44 games (48 innings), Bautista boasts the third-most saves in MLB, while owning an elite 0.94 ERA and a 93:19 K:BB.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects extra-inning win Bautista (5-1) earned the win Thursday versus the Rays. He hit a batter and struck out three without surrendering a hit or a walk over two scoreless innings.

Impact Bautista kept the game tied in the ninth inning and protected a one-run lead in the 10th. He erased his plunking of Luke Raley with a double play to end the game. Bautista is on an 11.1-inning scoreless streak, giving up just seven baserunners while posting a 20:2 K:BB in that span. The Baltimore closer has a dominant 0.96 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and career-high 91 strikeouts through 47 innings while adding 26 saves in 31 chances this season.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Orioles' All-Star closer Félix Bautista placed on IL with elbow injury

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The Orioles are young, cool and wildly talented. But are they ready to win now?

Gerrit Cole, Spencer Strider lead Pitching Ninja's Cy Young candidates