Chris Bassitt placed on injured list with back discomfort for Orioles
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt is headed to the 15-day injured list due to low back discomfort. The announcement comes after a difficult season for Bassitt, who has recorded a 5.27 ERA in 12 appearances. His absence adds to the struggles of an Orioles rotation already dealing with multiple injuries, including Dean Kramer and Zach Eflin. While the injury is not expected to end Bassitt's season, it presents further challenges for an underperforming pitching staff.
- •Bassitt placed on injured list retroactive to June 5.
- •Struggled with a 5.27 ERA in 12 games this season.
- •Orioles rotation also missing Dean Kramer and Zach Eflin.
- •Baltimore's pitching staff rated among the worst in MLB.
- 7:14 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Orioles Place Chris Bassitt On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles place Chris Bassitt on IL with back pain and recall Trey Gibson to start vs. Mariners
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — What happened to Chris Bassitt? Why Orioles' $18.5M pitcher is headed to injured list
"The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Friday with low back discomfort and recalled Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to take Bassitt’s place in the rotation Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. Bassitt, who is 4-4 with a 5.27 ERA in his first season with Baltimore, gave up three runs in three innings in his last start Wednesday at Boston. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz told reporters afterward that Bassitt had lower back tightness.
"The Balitmore rotation takes another hit. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
"This is a tough blow for the Orioles already shaky pitching staff.
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External links- MLB Trade RumorsJun 8, 2026, 7:14 PMOrioles Place Chris Bassitt On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors
The Balitmore rotation takes another hit. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:38 PMOrioles place Chris Bassitt on IL with back pain and recall Trey Gibson to start vs. Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Friday with low back discomfort and recalled Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to take Bassitt’s place in the rotation Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. Bassitt, who is 4-4 with a 5.27 ERA in his first season with Baltimore, gave up three runs in three innings in his last start Wednesday at Boston. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz told reporters afterward that Bassitt had lower back tightness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:16 PMWhat happened to Chris Bassitt? Why Orioles' $18.5M pitcher is headed to injured list
This is a tough blow for the Orioles already shaky pitching staff.
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