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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jordan Westburg underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on May 15, 2026, and will miss the entire 2026 season. The 27-year-old infielder had a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament. He initially received a platelet-rich plasma injection in February as a conservative treatment option but experienced recurring discomfort when intensifying his throwing progression. After consultation with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the decision was made to proceed with surgery. Westburg is an All-Star (2024) but has struggled with durability, missing 77 games in 2025 due to various injuries (hamstring, finger, ankle). The Orioles organization remains hopeful for his return in early 2027, though no specific timeline has been established.
Strengths
- + All-Star caliber player (2024)
- + Organization remains confident in his future
- + Surgery performed by renowned specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache
- + Early 2027 return is 'very much in play' according to GM Elias
- + Player showed determination to try conservative treatment first
- + No additional damage expected from delayed surgery decision
Weaknesses
- - Tommy John surgery requires 9-12 months recovery for position players
- - Will miss entire 2026 season
- - Recurring injury history - multiple injuries in 2025 (hamstring, finger, ankle)
- - Right elbow injury limits throwing ability critical for infielder
- - Partial UCL tear indicates structural damage
- - Injury occurred during spring training progression, limiting 2026 availability from start
- - Age 27 with significant durability concerns
- - Psychological toll of repeated injuries noted by manager
Injury Status: IL-60
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