Orioles' Chris Bassitt has back surgery, hopes to return this season
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent back surgery and is aiming for a return before the end of the season. The surgery was deemed necessary due to his ongoing back issues. Bassitt's potential return will be crucial for the Orioles as they look to strengthen their roster in the current campaign. The team remains optimistic despite the timing of the surgery impacting their plans.
- •Chris Bassitt had back surgery on June 27, 2026.
- •The Orioles are hopeful for his return this season.
- •Bassitt's surgery was prompted by ongoing back issues.
- •His absence could impact the Orioles' pitching lineup.
- •The team remains optimistic about his recovery timeline.
- 11:25 PMESPN MLB — Bassitt has back surgery; O's hopeful for '26 retu...
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt undergoes back procedure, could return by season's end
"Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent facet bone spur removal on his back and could rejoin the team later in the year. Mike Elias, the team’s president of baseball operations and general manager, said Saturday the 37-year-old right-hander opted for surgery after injections to reduce inflammation in his back about a week ago did not work. “It’s a pretty minor procedure and we’ll see where he’s at in a couple weeks and see if and when he can start throwing,” Elias said.
"Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt opted to have surgery on his back, and the team is hopeful he'll be able to return before the end of the season.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 27, 2026, 11:25 PMBassitt has back surgery; O's hopeful for '26 retu...
Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt opted to have surgery on his back, and the team is hopeful he'll be able to return before the end of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:38 PMOrioles pitcher Chris Bassitt undergoes back procedure, could return by season's end
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent facet bone spur removal on his back and could rejoin the team later in the year. Mike Elias, the team’s president of baseball operations and general manager, said Saturday the 37-year-old right-hander opted for surgery after injections to reduce inflammation in his back about a week ago did not work. “It’s a pretty minor procedure and we’ll see where he’s at in a couple weeks and see if and when he can start throwing,” Elias said.
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