Felix Bautista

Felix Bautista threw for the first time on Tuesday since undergoing surgery last August.

Fantasy Impact

Bautista told reporters his arm feels good and that he’s still hoping to pitch later in the season. Ryan Helsley will open the season as the Orioles closer.

The Orioles and Felix Bautista have agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million contract to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Bautista is not expected to return until late in the 2026 season as he continues to recover from surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder. The Orioles will have Bautista available at some point this season, but are expected to be heavily involved in the free agent market for a closer.

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias told reporters that Félix Bautista could return after the trade deadline.

Fantasy Impact

It sounds like this is the best case for Bautista as he could be forced to miss the entire season. He underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and labrum.

The Orioles transferred RHP Félix Bautista to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens up a roster spot for Baltimore. Bautista is out for the season.

Felix Bautista had successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn rotator cuff and a torn labrum.

Fantasy Impact

Bautista is expected to be out for the next 12 months, making a return in late 2026 possible.