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Orioles announce Felix Bautista to start rehab assignment this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Orioles announce Felix Bautista to start rehab assignment this week

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles revealed that Felix Bautista is set to begin a rehab assignment later this week, ahead of their series against the New York Yankees. Bautista, who underwent rotator cuff surgery last August, has not pitched this season and has a history of injuries, including Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for all of 2024. The Orioles are currently relying on Cam Sanders as their closer while they await Bautista's return, which is expected to strengthen their bullpen for the final stretch of the season. The team will need to make room on the 40-man roster when Bautista is activated from the injured list.

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Status Watch

•Bautista to start rehab assignment this week.
•He has not pitched in 2026 due to surgery.
•Oriole bullpen relies on Cam Sanders as closer.
•Bautista will require 40-man roster adjustment upon return.
•Orioles are in playoff contention as of August 18.

Latest Updates

11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles Announce Encouraging Felix Bautista Injury News Before Yankees Series

What they're saying

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The Baltimore Orioles provided an injury update on Felix Bautista ahead of their series against the New York Yankees. The Baltimore Banner‘s Andy Kotska reports that Bautista will begin a rehab assignment later this week. The Orioles project right-hander Felix Bautista and infielder Blaze Alexander to begin rehab assignments within a week — Andy Kostka (@afkostka) […] The post Orioles Announce Encouraging Felix Bautista Injury News Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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