The Baltimore Orioles have suffered yet another setback in the form of Zach Eflin‘s injury. The 30-year-old has proven to be a substantial asset for the MLB side in his brief appearances so far. Eflin was traded from Tampa Bay on July 26 and is currently 4-0 with a 2.13 ERA in four matches. However, fitness issues prevented him from turning out for his side in their recent clash against the New York Mets. But what actually happened to the seasoned pitcher?
Here are all the available details regarding Zach Eflin’s injury and his speculated return to the field.
How did Zach Eflin get injured while playing baseball?
According to manager Brandon Hyde, the player is currently dealing with some shoulder soreness. Zach Eflin reportedly sustained the injury after pitching for six innings in his side’s 5-1 victory against Boston.
As a result of his injury, Zach Eflin has been placed on the 15-day injured list, as per The New Canaan Advertiser. In the process, the United States international becomes the sixth Orioles starter to find himself on the treatment table. He has since been replaced by rookie Cade Povich, who has already bagged nine starts for Baltimore.
Reacting to his side’s injury-riddled season, Hyde highlighted the importance of not giving up. “We got pretty fortunate the last couple years,” the 50-year-old tactician stated. “This year, we’re getting hit with the injury bug a little bit. It happens. We’ve just got to keep going. Games aren’t going to stop (to) wait for guys. We have to have guys step up.”
When will Zach Eflin return to play baseball?
As per Brandon Hyde, Zach Eflin’s injury appears to be a minor one. Consequently, he is only expected to remain on the Baltimore Orioles injured list for a short while.
According to the MLB coach, the veteran sportsman is expected to return to action in September. Nevertheless, further medical assessments will be required to fully determine the intensity of Zach Eflin’s injury.
