NEWS
1:48 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles announced that Eflin underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy surgery Monday in Florida, Matt Weyrich of Baltimore Sun reports.
10:17 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles transferred Eflin (back) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
3:57 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) will undergo back surgery Monday and his recovery is expected to take 4-to-8 months, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
4:16 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) manager Tony Mansolino said Tuesday that Eflin (back) will undergo lumbar microdiscectomy surgery and will miss the rest of the 2025 season, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
5:55 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) manager Tony Mansolino said Sunday that Eflin received an injection to address his lower-back discomfort, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
11:00 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles placed Eflin on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to low back discomfort.
10:38 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles are expected to place Eflin (back) on the 15-day injured list, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.
3:35 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles activated Eflin (back) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
6:59 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) manager Tony Mansolino said Eflin (back) will be reinstated from the injured list to start Wednesday against the Guardians, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
12:03 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (back) struck out five and allowed five unearned runs on three hits and one walk over four innings in a rehab start Thursday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.
4:03 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (back) will continue his rehab with the Orioles' Floirda League Complex team, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
7:04 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (back) made a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out two.
4:58 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Eflin (back) is tracking toward making a rehab start Sunday, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
5:00 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles placed Eflin on the 15-day injured list Monday with low-back discomfort.
12:08 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) interim manager Tony Mansolino said that Eflin (back) is "trending toward an IL" stint, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
7:12 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) was removed from Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay due to a lower-back strain, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
4:36 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays due to lower back tightness, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
5:06 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (6-4) took the loss Saturday as the Orioles were routed 9-0 by the Yankees, coughing up six runs on 10 hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over three innings. He struck out four.
6:25 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (5-2) earned the win Thursday over the Mariners, allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out seven.
2:05 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles activated Eflin (lat) from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Angels.
12:21 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) manager Brandon Hyde said Thursday that Eflin (lat) will "more than likely" start Sunday's game against the Angels, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
5:51 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Wednesday that Eflin (lat) has been cleared to return form the 15-day injured list and will start this weekend against the Twins, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
5:29 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (lat) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday and said he's "as close as I can be" to coming off the injured list, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
9:42 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (lat) permitted two hits and two walks over four shutout innings in his first rehab start with High-A Aberdeen on Sunday.
4:58 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (lat) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
4:29 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) manager Brandon Hyde said that Eflin (lat) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
5:26 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Eflin (lat) is scheduled to throw a side session Friday or Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
1:54 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (lat) threw from 120 feet Sunday and said he feels great, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
2:44 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (lat) played catch Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
4:21 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday that Eflin's right lat strain is "very mild" and the pitcher's return is expected to be measured more in "weeks than months," Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
12:29 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles placed Eflin on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right lat strain.
3:32 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles named Eflin their Opening Day starter on Friday.
7:00 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) will start Wednesday in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Royals, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
9:32 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, giving up three runs on four hits and five walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out one.
5:23 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk across six innings in a no-decision Thursday against San Francisco. He struck out five.
2:05 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles activated Eflin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Rockies.
3:48 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (shoulder) said Thursday that he expects to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible on Sept. 1, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
5:05 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles placed Eflin on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation.
6:47 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) (9-7) picked up the win over the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing one run on five hits over six innings while striking out eight.
5:25 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) will make his Orioles debut in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
1:00 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) is scheduled to start during Monday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, and he expects to take the ball in Game 2, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
4:52 PM - Zach Eflin (Bal) Orioles are acquiring Eflin from the Rays on Friday in exchange for three unidentified minor-league players, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
9:00 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (5-6) took the loss Wednesday, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk over seven innings as the Rays fell 2-1 to the Yankees. He struck out six.
7:03 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (5-5) picked up the win over the Royals on Thursday, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and one walk over five innings while striking out three.
8:52 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (3-5) took the loss Saturday as the Rays were downed 4-3 by the Pirates, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six.
11:13 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) Rays reinstated Eflin (back) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Marlins in Miami.
9:45 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:25 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) Kevin Cash said that Eflin (back) will throw a light bullpen session Thursday and a "ramped-up bullpen session" Sunday before the Rays decide his next steps, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
10:05 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (back) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, MLB.com reports.
3:13 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (back) was able to play catch Sunday, MLB.com reports.
4:13 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Monday that he expects Eflin (back) to be sidelined for 2-to-4 week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:35 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) Rays placed Eflin on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to May 19, with lower-back inflammation, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
10:49 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (2-4) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the White Sox, allowing one run on six hits over seven innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
4:35 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (1-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Brewers, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
9:13 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (1-3) took the loss Friday after surrendering five runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out four batters in six innings.
5:33 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) allowed three hits over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Saturday. He struck out six without issuing a walk.
7:26 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (1-1) picked up the win over the Rangers on Tuesday after allowing one run on five hits and a walk while striking out five over 6.1 innings.
8:31 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) will start for the Rays on Opening Day, March 28 at home against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:03 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (15-8) allowed one earned run on one hit and no walks while striking out eight across seven innings to earn the win Friday against the Orioles.
3:56 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (14-8) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings against the Mariners. He struck out six.
3:31 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) pitched 6.1 scoreless innings against Miami on Wednesday, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out four batters in a no-decision.
2:03 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (knee) said he is "good to go" for his scheduled start against the Yankees on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:06 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
6:58 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (knee) played catch without issue Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:50 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Friday in an interview on MLB Network Radio that Eflin (knee) remains day-to-day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:55 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) could potentially make his next scheduled start Tuesday versus the Yankees after an MRI on his left knee didn't show anything overly concerning, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2:51 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) manager Kevin Cash said after Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Marlins that Eflin (knee) will undergo an MRI, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:42 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) was removed after four innings in his start Wednesday against the Marlins due to left knee discomfort, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. He gave up five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three.
9:22 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (11-5) earned the win Friday, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Orioles. He struck out eight.
7:10 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (10-5) took the loss Sunday against the Royals, allowing five runs on seven hits in just three innings. He did not strike out or walk a batter in the outing.
7:07 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (10-4) earned the win Sunday versus Atlanta after he allowed two runs on four hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out five.
8:49 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (9-3) picked up the win Friday, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings in an 11-3 victory over the Royals. He struck out seven.
5:33 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) dropped to 8-2 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Athletics after allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.
5:53 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out five.
4:23 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (7-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the Blue Jays.
10:18 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) (4-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out four.
9:42 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 3-2 win over the White Sox, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.
4:10 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (3-0) got the win Sunday over the White Sox after allowing one run on three hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out four.
10:37 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Sunday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
5:56 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) manager Kevin Cash told reporters before Monday's contest with the Reds that Eflin (back) lookd good in a bullpen session and is on track to start Sunday against the White sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:12 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rays on Tuesday with lower-back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:32 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) Kevin Cash confirmed Eflin will start the Rays' second game of the season Saturday versus the Tigers at Tropicana Field, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
11:18 AM - Zach Eflin (TB) three-year, $40 million contract with the Rays was formally announced by the team Tuesday.
7:06 PM - Zach Eflin (TB) signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Rays on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
11:40 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) picked up the save with a clean inning in Monday's 3-0 win over the Astros. He did not strike out a batter.
5:09 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) Phillies reinstated Eflin (kneecap) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
5:09 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) Phillies reinstated Eflin (kneecap) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
3:09 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (kneecap) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
3:09 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (kneecap) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
11:02 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (kneecap) will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
11:02 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (kneecap) will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
7:37 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (kneecap) is scheduled to throw live batting practice in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
10:08 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (kneecap) threw about 20 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
11:32 AM - Zach Eflin (Phi) interim manager Rob Thomson said Sunday that Eflin (kneecap) has been throwing off flat ground recently and could advance to mound work during the upcoming week, MLB.com reports.
2:19 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) Phillies transferred Eflin (kneecap) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
2:19 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) Phillies transferred Eflin (kneecap) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
10:27 AM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (knee) is dealing with right patellofemoral pain and doesn't have a timetable to return, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
6:23 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (knee) threw a successful bullpen recently and will throw an up-down bullpen session Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
4:28 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (knee) won't rejoin the Phillies' rotation until after the All-Star break, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
5:05 PM - Zach Eflin (Phi) (knee), who was placed on the injured list Tuesday, said he's hopeful that he'll be ready to rejoin the Phillies' active roster in the minimum 15 days, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
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