Zach Eflin Fantasy Stats

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) has undergone successful elbow surgery to repair his right UCL and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Eflin exited early from his first start of the year due to elbow discomfort and was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list. Eflin posted back-to-back seasons with at least 160 innings pitched in 2023 and 2024, but he was limited to just 14 starts in 2025 due to multiple back injuries. After signing a one-year contract with Baltimore this past offseason, the 32-year-old is now looking at a completely lost 2026 campaign. With Eflin sidelined, veteran right-hander Dean Kremer could be the favorite to take over as the Orioles' fifth starter. Across 171 2/3 innings for Baltimore in 2025, Kremer posted an 11-10 record with a 4.19 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 142 strikeouts.

The Baltimore Orioles transferred right-hander Zach Eflin (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday due to right-elbow discomfort, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Eflin was seeking a second opinion on his injured right elbow after initially being placed on the 15-day IL by the O's. Now that he's on the 60-day IL, he is not eligible to return to the starting rotation until May 31. Right-hander Brandon Young was called up to start in Eflin's place on Monday against the Chicago White Sox and pitched well, so he's likely to get another turn in the rotation this weekend. Eflin allowed one earned run with two walks and seven strikeouts in a no-decision in 3 2/3 innings in his first start of 2026 against the Texas Rangers, but it's now looking like the veteran hurler will miss most of the first half of the season with elbow troubles.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) is seeking a second opinion on his right elbow and will fly to Dallas to consult Dr. Keith Meister, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. Eflin was removed from his first start of the season with elbow discomfort, and apparently, the results of initial tests were not encouraging. The veteran has been placed on the 15-day injured list, but fantasy managers will want to plan accordingly in the event this turns into a longer-term injury. The O's could turn to Dean Kremer at Triple-A Norfolk to fill his spot in the rotation, who pitched 171 2/3 innings for Baltimore last season and won 11 games, although a 4.19 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 13.7 percent K-BB% aren't very appealing for fantasy purposes.

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday morning that they have placed starting pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) on the 15-day injured list. Eflin started Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers but left partway through the fourth inning due to discomfort in his throwing elbow. In 3.2 innings pitched, Eflin allowed two walks and a home run as his only hit of the ballgame and racked up seven strikeouts on 74 pitches. Eflin was limited to 71.1 IP in 2025 due to lat and back injuries and a subsequent surgery on his back. The Orioles called up pitcher Albert Suarez from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. A shoulder strain held Suarez to just 11.2 IP in 2025, but in 2024 the righthander tossed 133.2 innings for the O's, resulting in a 9-7 record, 108 strikeouts, a 3.70 ERA, and a 1.29 WHIP.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) is slated to be placed on the injured list, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. In a corresponding move, the Orioles are slated to promote right-handed pitcher Albert Suarez to the MLB roster. Eflin departed his season debut early with an elbow injury. While the team has yet to reveal the extent of their injury, seeing him already expected to hit the injured list suggests it is quite serious and will likely keep him sidelined for an extended period. Before suffering the injury, Eflin was looking quite comfortable on the bump, tossing 3 2/3 innings with one earned run and seven punchouts. Last season, Eflin battled injuries as well and was limited to just 71 1/3 innings of action. While he remains out, Suarez could see opportunities in the rotation and carry low-end streaming upside in deeper 15+ team formats.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) exited early from his start on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers due to right elbow discomfort, per Roch Kubatko of MASN. Before getting hurt, the veteran right-hander pitched 3 2/3 innings and recorded seven strikeouts while allowing four hits, two walks, and one earned run. While the extent of Eflin's injury has yet to be determined, an elbow issue of any serious nature could lead to considerable missed time. Eflin entered 2026 in search of a bounce-back season. Back troubles limited the 31-year-old to just 71 1/3 innings (14 starts), and he struggled to a 5.93 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a minuscule 16.2% strikeout rate. If Eflin ends up missing time due to this current ailment, veteran right-hander Dean Kremer could be the most likely candidate to take his spot in the Orioles' rotation.

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that starting pitcher Zach Eflin has "checked every box" with his performance in Spring Training to this point, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Eflin dominated the New York Yankees in his most recent Spring Training start on Friday, striking out seven batters over 5 1/3 scoreless innings. The 31-year-old battled injuries and ineffectiveness in 2025, posting a 5.93 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 50 strikeouts across 71 1/3 innings (14 starts) for Baltimore. Still, the Orioles re-signed him to a one-year, $10 million contract, and Eflin looks to have assured himself a spot in the starting rotation with his performance this Spring. With a career strikeout rate of 20.5%, Eflin is unlikely to be a reliable source of whiffs for fantasy managers. However, he's very good at limiting walks and posted three consecutive seasons with a WHIP of 1.15 or lower from 2022 through 2024. If he can stay healthy in 2026, Eflin could emerge as a solid innings-eater who is currently undervalued in fantasy drafts.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin (back) is a full-go in spring training and will have a normal camp, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Eflin missed the final two months of last season after having a lumbar microdiscectomy on Aug. 18. After re-signing on a one-year, $10 million deal last October, the 31-year-old veteran hurler should have a spot in the back of Baltimore's starting rotation. Eflin's greatest strength is his ability to pepper the strike zone, as his 4.2% walk rate last year was in the 98th percentile. The former first-rounder doesn't do anything that well outside of throwing strikes, though, and he had a rough 5.93 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 14 starts in 2025 while striking out only 50 and walking 13 in 71 1/3 innings pitched. With durability concerns to boot, Eflin has very limited fantasy upside.

Right-hander Zach Eflin re-signed with the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday night on a one-year deal worth $10 million, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. The 31-year-old veteran will stick around in Baltimore as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, in which he went 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA (5.64 FIP), 1.42 WHIP, and 50:13 K:BB ratio in 14 starts (71 1/3 frames). Eflin's poor season probably had a lot to do with a back injury that required season-ending surgery in August. He should be back to full health for spring training in February. Eflin also dealt with a right-lat strain. Even if he's fully healthy come Opening Day, outside of his elite control, he won't have a ton of fantasy upside on the wrong side of 30, especially in the tough American League East.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) will be undergoing back surgery on August 18 and is expected to be out four to eight months. Eflin will undergo a microdiscectomy for his lumbar spine after he revealed that he has had a nagging back issue for the past five to six years. Eflin said he hopes to return to the Orioles in free agency. The 31-year-old also added that this surgery is also just as much about improving his quality of life and "being a good dad." Based on this medical timeframe, he could return sometime around spring training 2026. Eflin had a rough go of it this year with multiple IL stints, posting a (6-5) record with a career high 5.93 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 71 1/3 innings.