The Baltimore Orioles will be without middle-of-the-lineup bat Jordan Westburg for the duration of the season while he undergoes season-ending elbow surgery, according to the Baltimore Banner , that will also likely compromise his 2026 campaign.

Westburg is arguably the best defensive infielder the Orioles have, but one with a deep injury history. He is also the latest in a series of Orioles players (and pitchers) to have a Tommy John surgery delayed for weeks and months, only to require the procedure anyway and for it to invariably delay his return. All of which has i ncreased scrutiny on Elias's failing rebuild and the changes he made to the medical team as few years back.…