Zach Eflin to Undergo Back Surgery, Out for the Year
Zach Eflin (back) will undergo a lumbar microdisectomy on his lower back and will miss the rest of the season, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Eflin was on the injured list two different times with back issues earlier this year and had an injection in his back in early August before eventually opting for season-ending surgery. The 31-year-old only ended up making 14 starts in his first full season in Baltimore, going 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA (5.62 FIP) and 1.42 WHIP with 50 strikeouts and 13 walks in 71 1/3 innings pitched. Perhaps he would have been better in 2025 if he wasn't injured, but with the Orioles out of playoff contention, it didn't make sense to try and bring him back this year. Although Eflin's control helps him, he's not likely to be very popular in fantasy going into next season.
Source: The Baltimore Banner - Andy Kostka
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Source: The Baltimore Banner - Andy Kostka

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