Orioles' Félix Bautista and Blaze Alexander nearing rehab assignments
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Félix Bautista and Blaze Alexander of the Baltimore Orioles are expected to start rehab assignments by the end of this week, according to the team's recent injury report. Bautista, who had an All-Star season in 2023 with 33 saves and a 1.48 ERA, has been recovering from multiple arm surgeries since September 2023. He is currently able to throw live batting practice. Alexander is returning from a broken left hand and was batting.312 in 82 games prior to his injury. Both players aim to rejoin the Orioles as the team is currently tied for a wild-card spot in the American League.
- •Bautista has missed all of 2024 and most of 2025 due to injuries.
- •Alexander has been sidelined since July 13.
- •The Orioles began the day with a record of 61-64.
- •Bautista's rehab includes throwing live batting practice.
- 11:56 PMESPN MLB — O's Bautista, Alexander near rehab assignments
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles' Félix Bautista and Blaze Alexander are nearing rehab assignments
"Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club’s weekly injury report. Bautista was an All-Star in 2023, when he had 33 saves and a 1.48 ERA. Bautista has recently progressed to throwing live batting practice.
"Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 18, 2026, 11:56 PMO's Bautista, Alexander near rehab assignments
Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:31 PMOrioles' Félix Bautista and Blaze Alexander are nearing rehab assignments
Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club’s weekly injury report. Bautista was an All-Star in 2023, when he had 33 saves and a 1.48 ERA. Bautista has recently progressed to throwing live batting practice.
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