Zach Eflin

Zach Eflin is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Eflin re-signed with the Orioles on Sunday. He is working his way back from surgery on his back.

Zach Eflin has signed a one-year, $10 million deal to return to the Baltimore Orioles, according to Bob Nightengale. The contract reportedly includes a mutual option for 2027.

Fantasy Impact

Eflin will be entering his 11th big league season in 2026, but is coming off of a disappointing and injury-plagued 2025 campaign with the Orioles. The righthander was limited to just 14 starts a year ago and pitched to a 5.93 ERA in 71.1 innings with a career-low 16.2% strikeout rate. However, Eflin is just two years removed from a 16-win season with the Rays where he struck out 186 batters in 177.2 innings and posted a 3.50 ERA, leading to a sixth-place finish in the AL Cy Young voting. Right now, Eflin is penciled in as a back-of-the-rotation starter and, if he can return close to his 2023 form, could be a sneaky pickup late in fantasy drafts.

Zach Eflin underwent a successful lumbar microdiscectomy on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Eflin finished the season with a 5.93 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 14 starts. The estimated recovery time is between 4-8 months, putting him on track to pitch in 2026.

The Baltimore Orioles transferred Zach Eflin to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Eflin will undergo a lumbar microdiscectomy in his lower back, ending his 2025 season. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Samuel Basallo, whose contract was selected by the Orioles on Sunday.

Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin will miss the remainder of the season with a lower back injury.

Fantasy Impact

Eflin will undergo a lumbar microdiscectomy in his lower back, officially ending his 2025 campaign. The veteran struggled this season, posting a 5.93 ERA in 14 starts, although his 4.43 SIERA and 4.31 xFIP weren't as harsh on his work.