Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jordan Westburg underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on May 15, 2026, and will miss the entire 2026 season. The 27-year-old infielder had a partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament. He initially received a platelet-rich plasma injection in February as a conservative treatment option but experienced recurring discomfort when increasing throwing intensity during his rehabilitation. Westburg is an All-Star (2024) who was limited to 85 games in 2025 due to multiple injuries (left hamstring, left index finger, right ankle). The Orioles organization views his return for early 2027 as "very much in play," though no specific timeline has been established. GM Mike Elias characterized the surgery as "a huge blow for the team and an unexpected one."
Strengths
- + All-Star caliber player (2024)
- + Conservative treatment attempted first before surgery
- + Early 2027 return timeline is realistic for position players post-Tommy John
- + Organization remains committed and confident in his recovery
- + Surgery performed by renowned specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache
Weaknesses
- - Recurring injury history - multiple injuries in 2025 (hamstring, finger, ankle)
- - Tommy John surgery requires 9-12 months recovery for position players
- - Will miss entire 2026 season
- - Durability concerns as a major league player
- - Injury occurred during conservative rehabilitation phase, suggesting underlying structural issues
- - Age 27 - prime years being lost to injury recovery
Injury Status: IL-60
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