Mike Elias Shares Jordan Westburg Injury Update at Baltimore Orioles Spring Training
Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias had an update on Jordan Westburg's injury.
The Baltimore Orioles are facing an early challenge in spring training as Jordan Westburg continues to recover from a right elbow injury that will sideline him to begin the 2026 season. With Opening Day approaching in less than a week, the team is now preparing to move forward without one of its key infielders for at least the first month. Westburg is dealing with a partially torn UCL in his right throwing elbow, an injury that has forced Baltimore to take a cautious, non‑surgical approach.
He is currently undergoing conservative treatment, including a platelet‑rich plasma injection, in hopes of avoiding surgery altogether. At this point, he has not resumed baseball activities, signaling that his recovery process is still in its early stages. On Sunday at spring training, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias provided a clearer timeline for Westburg’s return.
According to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun, when asked if Westburg would be ready by May, Elias said no and expects his IL stint to last until at least May. As Elias put it, “Things are going fine so far, but we still have a lot of time ahead of us. ” When asked if Jordan Westburg will be ready May 1, Mike Elias said no.
He expects the IL stint to go into May at least. “Things are going fine so far, but we still have a lot of time ahead of us. ” — Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) March 21, 2026 That injury update confirms Westburg will miss a meaningful portion of the early season, which is a significant loss for a Baltimore team looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign.