Craig Albernaz Shares Jordan Westburg Injury Update After Baltimore Orioles Roster Move

The Baltimore Orioles received an important update on Jordan Westburg following a roster move ahead of their matchup on Wednesday with the Texas Rangers. Westburg has been dealing with a right elbow injury since the beginning of spring training, and while the latest transaction impacts his timeline, it does not necessarily reflect a setback in his recovery. On Wednesday, ahead of Baltimore’s game against Texas, the team officially moved Westburg to the 60‑day injured list with his right elbow UCL sprain.

This will delay his return until at least May. However, the move did not result in any setback for Westburg. Manager Craig Albernaz spoke with reporters and shared that Westburg is actually making progress with his baseball activities.

He has started to swing a bat along with playing catch (h/t Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun). Jordan Westburg has continued progressing with his baseball activities, Craig Albernaz said. He is swinging a bat and has started playing catch.

— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) April 1, 2026 That update is encouraging considering the nature of his injury. Westburg sustained a partial UCL tear in his right elbow in mid-February 2026 during spring training. Instead of undergoing surgery, he received a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection in hopes of allowing the ligament to heal naturally.