Felix Bautista begins rehab assignment as Orioles eye closer's return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Felix Bautista of the Baltimore Orioles started a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Chesapeake on August 24. The All-Star closer, who underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff and labrum, faced five batters in his first game and allowed one hit and three walks. His fastball reached 97 mph during the outing. Bautista missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery and made 35 appearances in 2025, striking out 50 batters. The Orioles are monitoring his progress closely as they prepare for the postseason.
- •Bautista starts rehab assignment on August 24 at Double-A Chesapeake.
- •He faced five batters, allowing one hit and three walks.
- •Bautista averaged 95.1 mph on his fastball, hitting 97 mph.
- •He missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery.
- •Bautista had 33 saves and a 1.48 ERA during the 2023 season.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles receive great injury news on All-Star closer with 67 saves
"The Orioles may have a key piece of their bullpen back soon.
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