Keegan Akin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

2 trade targets the Orioles could pursue to replace Keegan Akin Yesterday, longtime Baltimore Orioles reliever Keegan Akin underwent Tommy John surgery and will now miss the rest of the 2026 season and mo...

JULY 17 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

O's reliever Akin undergoes Tommy John surgery BALTIMORE -- One of the longest-tenured players in the Orioles’ organization is now facing a lengthy recovery. On Wednesday, left-hander Kee...

JULY 15 • MLB.COM

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Akin (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery after Akin sought out a second opinion on his left elbow. He was originally diagnosed with inflammation, but the problem was obviously much worse. Akin will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely most of the 2027 campaign. The 31-year-old appeared in 24 games (two starts) for the Orioles this season, logging a 5.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 25.1 innings.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Orioles transferred Akin (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Akin landed on the IL on June 29 due to left elbow inflammation and is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday to receive a second opinion on his injury. The Orioles fear that Akin may have UCL damage that could require surgery, and their willingness to shift the southpaw to the 60-day IL less than three weeks after he landed on the shelf suggests that the club is bracing for bad news following his consultation with Dr. Meister. The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Cam Sanders, whom the Orioles acquired in a trade with the Pirates.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles should have this Mets reliever circled on their trade deadline wishlist The recent loss of Keegan Akin has sent the Baltimore Orioles into a scramble to find a left-handed relief pitcher to fill his absence. Sinc...

JULY 8 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Will get second opinion Akin will receive a second opinion on his injured left elbow from Dr. Keith Meister next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Akin landed on the 15-day injured list in late June with soreness in his pitching elbow. It seems he could be looking at an extended absence, but more will be known following his visit with Dr. Meister.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes MRI on elbow The Orioles are awaiting MRI results on Akin's left elbow, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Akin was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow discomfort, but he was sent for imaging to make sure he's not dealing with something more serious. The Orioles should have more on the lefty's condition later this week.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

O's place Akin (left elbow discomfort) on IL, recall Walker from Triple-A BALTIMORE -- One of the longest-tenured players on the Orioles’ roster has hit the injured list and won’t be back until after the All-Star b...

JUNE 29 • MLB.COM

Lands on IL with elbow discomfort The Orioles placed Akin on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, due to left elbow discomfort.

Impact The issue may have cropped up during Akin's last outing Saturday against the Nationals, when he tossed two scoreless innings and allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two. After giving up six earned runs against Washington on May 16, Akins has posted a 1.56 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 17.1 innings in his last 15 outings, so his loss is a sizable blow to the Orioles' bullpen. The move means the veteran southpaw will be out at least through the All-Star break. Josh Walker was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

O'Hoppe's 10th inning single drives in winning run as Angels rally over Orioles 7-6

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JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Padres homer 5 times, including twice in the first, in a 9-3 victory over the Orioles

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JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Henderson hits 100th career homer to help the Orioles beat the Padres

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JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Alonso and Holliday homer and Orioles hand Tigers seventh straight loss with a 7-4 victory

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MAY 23 • Associated Press

Will open for Baltimore Akin will serve as the opener ahead of Chris Bassitt for Friday's game against the Tigers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Akin opened ahead of Bassitt on May 10 against the Athletics and pitched one inning, recording a pair of strikeouts. The left-hander has produced an unsightly 13.50 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across 8.2 innings with the big-league club this season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Akin will start Sunday's game against the Athletics, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Akin served as an opener three times last season will do so again Sunday for the first time in 2026. He's surrendered seven earned runs with a 5:0 K:BB across his first 5.2 innings of the season. Chris Bassitt is expected to follow as the primary pitcher.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger's 2 Home Runs, 4 RBIs Power Yankees to 12th Win in 14 Games

Cody Bellinger went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 for their 12th win in...

MAY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Cody Bellinger's 2 Home Runs, 4 RBIs Power Yankees to 12th Win in 14 Games

Red Sox erupt for 10 runs in the ninth, beat Orioles 17-1

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APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Back from IL The Orioles reinstated Akin (groin) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Akin has been sidelined since the beginning of the season due to an adductor strain. He's been playing in rehab games at Triple-A Norfolk since April 15, however, and he's allowed one earned run on three hits and a walk while striking out five batters over four innings. The lefty will now return to claim a middle-relief role in Baltimore's bullpen, pushing Cameron Foster back to Triple-A.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Akin (groin) is expected to return to the Orioles soon, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Akin, who's recovering from a left groin strain, has allowed one run on three hits and one walk in four innings over four rehab appearances for Triple-A Norfolk. Barring any setbacks, the southpaw should be able to rejoin Baltimore's bullpen at some point in late April.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab games Akin (groin) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Akin has been shelved all season with a left groin strain but has been cleared to try things out in game action. The lefty suffered the injury late in spring training and doesn't need to rebuild much stamina as a reliever, so Akin could require only a couple rehab appearances if he looks and feels good.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

O's acquiring LHP Raquet in trade for INF/OF prospect Smith (sources) BALTIMORE -- With two left-handed relievers now on the injured list (Keegan Akin and Dietrich Enns), the Orioles are making a trade to add a...

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

Shelved with groin strain The Orioles placed Akin on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left groin strain.

Impact Akin was diagnosed with the groin strain following an MRI earlier this week, after he had initially experienced the injury while warming up for a Grapefruit League game last Saturday. The Orioles haven't provided a timeline for Akin's return, but he won't be eligible to make his 2026 debut until April 6 after landing on the shelf.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Akin's last second injury leaves the Orioles bullpen in a bad spot The Baltimore Orioles did not do enough to reinforce their bullpen this offseason and losing Kittredge and Akin in spring training has left...

MARCH 24 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Vázquez (broken thumb) among late injuries as O's wrap spring WASHINGTON -- Craig Albernaz had no updates Monday on the imaging results for outfielder Heston Kjerstad (right hamstring) and left-hander K...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

MRI on tap Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that Akin (adductor) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The MRI should provide more information on the extent of the adductor injury that Akin suffered while warming up in the bullpen Saturday and will help the Orioles determine whether or not the lefty requires a stint on the injured list to begin the season. If Akin ends up being shelved, it could open the door for Grant Wolfram to make the Opening Day roster as another southpaw option out of the bullpen.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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