Zach Eflin Placed on Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles are currently 20 games above .500 despite significant injuries to their pitching rotation, including the recent placement of Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Eflin was a key addition to the team, boasting a 2.13 ERA in four starts, and his absence is a considerable loss as the Orioles vie for the AL East title against the New York Yankees. Corbin Burnes remains the only starter from the original rotation, while rookie Cade Povich has been called up to help fill the gaps left by injured pitchers. Manager Brandon Hyde is optimistic about Eflin's potential return in September, which would bolster the rotation for the playoff push. As the Orioles prepare for a crucial matchup against the Houston Astros, the team is looking for contributions from its remaining pitchers to maintain their competitive edge. This injury crisis comes as the Orioles aim for their first division title since 2014.