Apr 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) throws the ball to first base during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and will miss the 2026 season. The surgery was done to repair a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament.
Westburg met with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Monday and decided to have the surgery. Westburg received a platelet-rich plasma injection in the elbow in February, with the hope that there would be sufficient healing to allow him to play this season.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias will meet with the media at Nationals Park on Friday afternoon to discuss the decision.
Westburg was going through a rehab program in Sarasota. When he increased the length and intensity of his throwing, he felt discomfort. After a period of rest, he went to see ElAttrache.
The surgery was first reported by The Baltimore Banner and confirmed by an industry source.
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