Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (upper body) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon. Westburg was held out of the starting nine on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. He could have returned on Friday, but the competition against the Blue Jays was canceled due to rain. Westburg will cover the hot corner in this game and bat cleanup. Westburg has enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, posting a .256/.333/.465 slash line with three home runs and a 4:9 BB:K. He has tallied four RBI and scored seven runs. He has generated an elite .309 xBA with a .594 xSLG, which are both well above the average marks. He is a solid play in DFS this afternoon, facing right-hander Bowden Francis, who enters this game with a 3.18 ERA.
Jordan Westburg Out With "Upper-Body Injury" On Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (upper body) is dealing with what manager Brandon Hyde called an "upper-body injury" and will get the day off on Wednesday in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. It's the same issue that prompted Hyde to sit Westburg for a game in Toronto on opening weekend. It's something to watch, but it doesn't sound very serious, so Westburg should be back in the starting lineup in Baltimore on Friday against the division-rival Blue Jays. Ramon Urias is starting at third and is batting eighth on Wednesday against D-backs right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Since returning from his last day off with the upper-body injury, Westburg has gone just 5-for-30, although he does have three home runs in his first 11 games of the year. Urias will be a low-upside DFS play and he's never faced Pfaadt in his career.
Baltimore Orioles second baseman/third baseman Jordan Westburg is not in the starting lineup for their contest against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon. Westburg has been in the starting lineup in each of their first three contests. He has enjoyed a hot start to the campaign, launching three long balls with six total hits. Instead, the Orioles will move Jackson Holliday to the keystone and have Ramon Urias start at the hot corner. Fantasy managers should expect Westburg to return to the starting nine on Monday when they face the Boston Red Sox. Holliday and Urias are worth considering in DFS competitions this afternoon, facing Toronto right-hander Chris Bassitt, who struggled last season as he held a high 4.16 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg came ready to play with his power bat on Saturday. The right-handed slugger went 4-for-5 with two home runs and two RBI in the win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Westburg wasted no time as he immediately went deep off right-hander Max Scherzer in the first inning. He later went deep off right-hander Chad Green for his second of the day and his third total of the season. Westburg should be rostered in all fantasy formats, but if he's for some reason available then make sure to scoop him up.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates and is starting at second base and batting fifth, according to The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. This will be Westburg's first game in spring training since dealing with lower-back soreness last Wednesday. It was a minor issue and shouldn't put the 26-year-old in jeopardy of missing Opening Day later this month, barring another setback with his bat. Although he's at the keystone on Thursday, Westburg is expected to be Baltimore's starting third baseman in 2025 after he hit .264/.312/.481 with 18 homers, 63 RBI and six stolen bases in just 107 games to earn the first All-Star selection of his career. A broken hand late in the second half put a damper on Westburg's season as a whole, but he should be considered a top-10 fantasy third baseman heading into his second full season.
Jordan Westburg Expected To Return Thursday Or Friday
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) said his back spasms are better and that he should return to Grapefruit League action on Thursday or Friday. Back spasms caused Westburg to be pulled from the team's spring training opener, and he's been held out ever since. The 26-year-old hasn't had any setbacks while ramping up his baseball activities, though, and as long as he doesn't have any setbacks when he returns to game action, he should be just fine for Opening Day in late March. When fully healthy, Westburg is locked in as Baltimore's starting third baseman. He also has eligibility at second base, giving him extra fantasy appeal as a top-10 fantasy third baseman in most leagues. Despite fracturing his hand late last season, Westburg still finished with 18 home runs, 63 RBI, six stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 107 games played.
Jordan Westburg Expected To Return To Spring Action On Wednesday Or Thursday
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is doing full baseball activities in camp on Monday, and manager Brandon Hyde expects Westburg to return to a Grapefruit League game on either Wednesday or Thursday. Westburg experienced lower-back soreness after the team's first game in spring training, causing the Orioles to shut him down as a precaution. The 26-year-old apparently has responded well to resuming baseball activities and is now ready to return to game action this week. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks with his back, he should be ready in plenty of time for Opening Day in late March. A healthy Westburg is expected to be Baltimore's primary third baseman in 2025 after he was a first-time All-Star in 2024 in just his second year in the majors. He hit 18 home runs and drove in 63 in just 107 games and is ranked as a top-10 fantasy third baseman at RotoBaller.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) has been out of action, but he resumed swinging the bat on Sunday. That is a step in the right direction for Westburg who also threw with more intensity over the weekend. The O's are going to take it slow with Westburg early in camp, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about him being ready for Opening Day. Westburg should be back to playing spring games in the next few days, barring any setbacks.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) was able to do some light throwing before Friday's spring training contest. Westburg has missed nearly a week of action due to lower back soreness. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as the Orioles are going to take the cautious approach this early in spring training. O's manager Brandon Hyde said Westburg was feeling better, which bodes well for him returning to the field at some point next week.
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is dealing with a sore lower back in camp and will be out of the Grapefruit League lineup for a few days as a result, according to the Baltimore Banner's Danielle Allentuck. Westburg is getting treatment. Manager Brandon Hyde said Westburg hasn't played since last Saturday due to his lower-back soreness. As long as the 26-year-old gets back to baseball activities soon and doesn't have any setbacks, he should be ready for Opening Day at the end of March. If healthy, Westburg will be a regular in Baltimore's lineup again in 2025 after hitting 18 home runs with six stolen bases and a .792 OPS in 107 regular-season games a year ago. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 9 fantasy third baseman entering 2025. Westburg should also be eligible at second base in most fantasy leagues, giving him a little extra appeal.
Jordan Westburg
• 3B
•
Orioles
