Kyle Bradish

Kyle Bradish (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Bradish completed his first rehab start Tuesday and performed well. The right-hander continues to rehab from a partially torn UCL.

Kyle Bradish (elbow) will make a rehab start with Double-A Bowie Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Bradish will take the mound against live hitters for the first time Tuesday. Bradish did not pitch at all in spring training, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a lengthy rehab assignment.

Kyle Bradish (elbow) will soon begin a rehab assignment at High-A Aberdeen.

Fantasy Impact

Bradish was originally diagnosed with a sprained UCL back around the middle of February. There had been understandable speculation that he might end up needing Tommy John surgery, but that has, so far, not been the case. Bradish is expected to take the mound for Aberdeen soon, which is obviously great news for the Orioles and fantasy managers.

Kyle Bradish threw a bullpen session on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Orioles general manager Mike Elias told reporters that Bradish is expected to return in the first half of the season. His next step to progress will be facing live hitters.

Orioles SP Kyle Bradish (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Bradish completed his first bullpen session since being diagnosed with a partial UCL tear. Orioles’ manager Brandon Hyde added that Bradish threw only fastballs in the session. The team is still optimistic that he will return this year and avoid surgery.