Jordan Westburg
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Jun 30 2025Westburg said Monday that it's likely his injured left index finger won't be 100 percent for a while, but he is hoping it will be "good enough" to play with in a day or two, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg is absent from the lineup for a third straight game Monday after aggravating his finger injury in Friday's contest versus the Rays. He is considered day-to-day, and if he does return to the lineup soon, it sounds like he will have to play through some discomfort.
Jun 29 2025Westburg (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old aggravated the injury to his left index finger Friday after missing a few games earlier in the week, and he'll sit Sunday for a second consecutive contest. According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, interim manager Tony Mansolino said Westburg will play catch and swing a bat prior to Sunday's contest, and the expectation is that the infielder will be back in the lineup within the next couple of days. Ramon Urias will receive another start at the hot corner for Baltimore on Sunday.
Jun 28 2025Westburg (hand) is not in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Rays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg aggravated his left index finger injury during Friday's win over the Rays. He's considered day-to-day and could be available off the bench as a pinch hitter. Ramon Urias will start at third base and bat second.
Jun 27 2025Westburg aggravated his left index finger injury during Friday's 22-8 win over the Rays and is considered day-to-day, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg had missed three games earlier in the week due to the injury, but he was able to return to the lineup. He aggravated the injury while sliding into second base on a double, but the good news is that X-rays came back negative. His status for Saturday's matinee is up in the air, and Ramon Urias -- who came in to pinch hit in the second inning -- would stand to see more time at the keystone if Westburg were to be sidelined.
Jun 25 2025Westburg (finger) will start at third base and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg missed each of the previous three contests due to a sprained left index finger, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Wednesday's series finale. The 26-year-old has gone 0-for-13 with eight strikeouts over his last four games.
Jun 24 2025Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said Tuesday that "all indications" are that Westburg (finger) will be ready to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg will miss a third straight start Tuesday with a sprained left index finger. There's a chance the Orioles will hold him out Wednesday with an off day looming Thursday, but Mansolino said Westburg will "definitely" play Friday, if not before.
Jun 23 2025Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that Westburg (finger) could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg is still undergoing treatment and will miss a second straight start Monday due to a sprained left index finger, but the expectation is that he will avoid a stint on the 10-day injured list. Mansolino anticipates Westburg to be back in the lineup by Friday, at the latest.
Jun 22 2025Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Sunday that Westburg is unable to fully a grip a bat due to his sprained left index finger, but the Orioles are hoping he'll be ready to return to the lineup in two or three days, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg sprained the finger on a stolen-base attempt Saturday and will head to the bench for the series finale, opening up a start at third base for Ramon Urias. Though Westburg is expected to remain out of the lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Rangers and perhaps another game or two beyond that, the Orioles remain optimistic that he'll avoid a stint on the injured list.
Jun 21 2025X-rays on Westburg's left hand came back negative after he was removed from Saturday's game against the Yankees, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg jammed his left index finger while stealing second base in the first inning, leading to his eventual removal in the third. Although he doesn't have any structural damage, the 26-year-old is dealing with a bit of swelling, so the O's may hold him out for a day or two until his finger calms down.
Jun 13 2025Westburg isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg went 3-for-11 with two homers and four RBI during his first series back from the injured list, and he'll now get a chance to rest during Friday's series opener. Ramon Urias will start at third base and bat seventh in Westburg's place.
Jun 12 2025Westburg went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg delivered the final blow in Baltimore's seven-run eighth inning, tucking a Beau Brieske fastball inside the left-field foul pole for his sixth homer of the year. Westburg has certainly hit the ground running since returning from a month-plus stint on the IL, homering in back-to-back games. Overall, the 26-year-old Westburg is slashing .232/.290/.465 with 14 runs scored and 10 RBI across 107 plate appearances this season.
Jun 11 2025Westburg went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Activated off the injured list earlier in the day, Westburg took Detroit closer Will Vest deep in the ninth inning as Baltimore tried to mount a comeback. Westburg had been sidelined since April 26 due to a hamstring strain, but he'd been heating up at the plate prior to getting hurt -- over his last eight games, including Tuesday's performance, he's batting .313 (10-for-32) with two of his five homers on the year.
Jun 10 2025The Orioles activated Westburg from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg is finally ready to rejoin the Orioles' lineup after being sidelined since late April with a left hamstring strain. He looked sharp in eight rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk, going 11-for-28 with a pair of home runs. Westburg will regain his status as the Orioles' everyday third baseman.
Jun 8 2025According to Orioles interim manager Tony Masolino, Westburg (hamstring) is trending toward a return Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg landed on the injured list April 28 and began a minor-league rehab assignment May 26. He's been on fire with Triple-A Norfolk, slashing .360/.429/.760 with two homers and five RBI over seven games. Ramon Urias has been Baltimore's primary third baseman while Westburg has been sidelined.
Jun 7 2025Westburg (hamstring) went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and a walk in Saturday's rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg is up to seven minor-league appearances during his assignment, having now slashed .360/.429/.760 with two homers, four doubles and five RBI over 28 plate appearances. It appears as though the Orioles are taking a cautious approach with the 26-year-old infielder, who has been sidelined since late April due to a left hamstring strain and subsequent setback. It remains unclear how much more action Baltimore wants Westburg to get in the minors, but he appears to be on the verge of a return.
Jun 5 2025Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that Westburg (hamstring) will play another rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg was set to be re-evaluated after Wednesday's game with Norfolk, and the decision has been made to give him another contest as the club's designated hitter Thursday. He will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis, with a return to the Orioles' active roster considered imminent. Westburg has been shelved since late April with a strained left hamstring.
Jun 4 2025Westburg (hamstring) is set to be evaluated after playing Wednesday's minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg has been on his assignment since last Thursday, batting .267 with two doubles, two RBI and one walk over four outings (15 at-bats). If the Orioles deem him ready to rejoin the major-league roster following Wednesday's outing, the 26-year-old infielder figures to be reinstated from the injured list later this week. Westburg is set to serve as Baltimore's everyday third baseman once he returns, which would shift Ramon Urias into a part-time role.
May 26 2025Westburg (hamstring) is on his way to Triple-A Norfolk and will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg suffered a setback earlier this month and briefly paused his running progression, but he's moved past the issue and is off to start a rehab assignment. It'll be Westburg's first game action since April 26, and it's unclear how long Westburg's assignment will be.
May 22 2025Westburg (hamstring) is expected to return in early June, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg has been recovering on the injured list since April 27 due to a strained left hamstring, and this timeline suggests he's beginning to progress after suffering a setback two weeks ago. Baltimore's plans remain uncertain as it pertains to a potential rehab assignment for the infielder, but it's possible Westburg will need to get some reps in the minor leagues since he'll soon have been sidelined for over a month. In the meantime, Ramon Urias should continue to serve as the Orioles' primary third baseman.
May 14 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Westburg suffered a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring strain and has paused his running progression, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg appeared on pace to begin a rehab assignment at some point later this week, but his return from the 10-day injured list will be pushed back further in light of the setback. Hyde didn't commit to a timeline for Westburg to resume running, so until that happens, a more definitive target date for the All-Star infielder's return will be difficult to pin down. The Orioles brought back Ramon Urias (hamstring) from the IL on Wednesday, and he's expected to serve as the team's regular third baseman while Westburg is on the mend.
May 9 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Friday that Westburg (hamstring) won't play a rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk until late next week, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg landed on the 10-day injured list April 28 due to a left hamstring strain. The injury is more severe than originally thought, and the 26-year-old third baseman will stick to baseball activities before embarking on a rehab assignment in Triple-A. Prior to his placement on the IL, Westburg was slashing .217/.265/.391 with 12 runs scored, four home runs and six RBI in 98 plate appearances.
May 6 2025Westburg (hamstring) is with Triple-A Norfolk and will work out for a couple days before getting into rehab games later this week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was a report last week that Westburg may not need a rehab assignment, but we can now rule out a return when first eligible Wednesday. If he needs only a couple rehab games, he could still be activated by the end of the weekend, but those in weekly leagues should try to get him out of lineups.
May 2 2025Westburg (hamstring) may not require a minor-league rehab assignment before getting activated from the 10-day injured list, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: General manager Mike Elias said Friday that Westburg's return timetable from a strained left hamstring is being measured in "days" and not "weeks", which appears to give the infielder a chance to be reinstated as early as Wednesday, when he's first eligible. Although Westburg is batting just .217 with four home runs and six RBI over 92 at-bats this season, he had gone 9-for-29 (.310) with one homer, two doubles and two RBI across his last seven outings before going down. With Ramon Urias now dealing with hamstring tightness, the Orioles are left to lean on Emmanuel Rivera to handle the bulk of the action at third base in the interim.
Apr 16 2025Westburg is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg missed a game last week with an upper-body issue but had started each of the previous three contests. His absence from Wednesday's lineup appears to be a routine day off. Ramon Urias will start at third base and bat ninth for the Orioles.
Apr 12 2025Westburg (upper body) will start at third base and bat fourth Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg was held out of Wednesday's contest due to a nagging upper-body injury. Thanks to a scheduled day off Thursday and a bit of rain Friday, the 26-year-old was able to receive plenty of rest and is now ready to take the field again.
Apr 9 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that Westburg is being held out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks due to an upper-body injury, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde described Westburg's injury as a nagging issue that previously resulted in the infielder sitting out a March 30 loss in Toronto. However, Westburg returned to the lineup the next day and had started each of the Orioles' last eight games prior to Wednesday while going 5-for-30 at the plate. Hyde didn't seem too concerned about the issue preventing Westburg from playing in this weekend's three-game series versus the Blue Jays, so the expectation is that the 26-year-old infielder will be back in the lineup Friday following Thursday's team off day.
Mar 31 2025Westburg (undisclosed) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 6-for-13 with three solo home runs and a walk through the Orioles' first three games, Westburg was surprisingly held out of the lineup for Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Though the assumption heading into the day was that Westburg was getting a rest day, manager Brandon Hyde said after the game that the 26-year-old infielder was available for the contest only in an emergency due to an unspecified issue. Whatever the case, Westburg is back in action Monday, as anticipated, so fantasy managers can feel comfortable with locking him into their lineups.
Mar 30 2025Manager Brandon Hyde said that Westburg was only available Sunday against the Blue Jays if an emergency situation were to arise for undisclosed reasons, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old's absence from the lineup was presumed to be a rest day, but there was apparently an unspecified issue that prevented him from taking the field. Westburg is expected to be back in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, per Weyrich, so it doesn't appear to be a serious concern.
Mar 29 2025Westburg went 4-for-5 with two home runs and an additional run scored in a 9-5 win over Toronto on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg is off to a blazing start in 2025 with a robust .462 batting average (6-for-13) to go along with three home runs and four runs so far. Westburg took advantage of a rusty Max Scherzer and followed up Colton Cowser's leadoff homer with a 434-foot smash to left-center to give the Orioles an early 2-0 lead. His second homer of the contest in the seventh inning finished the scoring for the game. He figures to be in a prominent lineup position for a talented Baltimore offense in 2025.
Mar 6 2025Westburg (back) will start at second base and bat fifth in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first game action Westburg has seen since the Orioles' spring opener, as he has been dealing with lower-back soreness caused by a mattress he was sleeping on being too soft. Most of Westburg's playing time this season is expected to come at third base, but he's getting the start at second base in this one.
Mar 5 2025Westburg (back) said Wednesday that he's feeling much better and expects to return to the Orioles' lineup Thursday or Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg hasn't played since his team's Grapefruit League opener due to a back issue that he blames on a mattress he slept on being too soft. The infielder has time to get back up to speed ahead of Opening Day.
Mar 3 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Westburg (back) should be ready to return to Grapefruit League games by Wednesday or Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg will go through full baseball activities Monday, marking the first time he's done so since he went down with lower-back soreness following the Orioles' first game this spring. Barring any setbacks, Westburg is expected to be fine for Opening Day.
Mar 2 2025Westburg (back) took some swings in the batting cage Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old has been battling a sore back over the past week but has returned to light hitting and throwing over the past couple days. Assuming he's able to continue ramping up his baseball activities over the next few days, Westburg could return to game action before the end of the week.
Feb 28 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that Westburg did some light throwing Friday after reporting improvement with his injured lower back, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg has been held out of Grapefruit League action since the team's first game of the spring nearly a week ago due to lower-back soreness. He's feeling better, though, and the Orioles expect him to be ready to return to game action soon. Westburg is in line to serve as the club's everyday third baseman this season.
Feb 27 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Thursday that Westburg hasn't played since Saturday due to lower-back soreness, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles expect Westburg to be ready to go in a few days, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his recent absence from the spring lineup. Westburg put up a .792 OPS with 18 home runs and six stolen bases in 107 regular-season contests for Baltimore in 2024. He's expected to serve as the club's everyday third baseman in 2025.
Feb 18 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that Westburg will get some reps at second base but will focus mostly on third base during spring training, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg would seem to be the most likely candidate to handle second base if Jackson Holliday flops, but the Orioles are giving Holliday plenty of runway to capture the starting job at the keystone. The 26-year-old Westburg collected a .792 OPS with 18 home runs over 107 regular-season games in 2024 and could take another step forward in 2025.
Sep 28 2024Westburg isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's contest, Westburg will step aside Saturday while Ramon Urias starts at second base, opening up third for Emmanuel Rivera.
Sep 22 2024The Orioles activated Westburg (hand) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg hasn't played since July due to a fractured right hand but is ready to roll after reaching base six times and hitting a home run in three rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk. He played second base twice and third base once at Norfolk and is starting at second base for the Orioles on Sunday in his return to the lineup. With Ramon Urias (ankle) also back from the IL, Jackson Holliday could be in line to see his playing time dip.
Sep 18 2024Westburg (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg has been on the shelf since Aug. 1 with a fractured right hand, but after taking batting practice Tuesday without issue, he appears to have cleared the final hurdle before being ready for game action. Given his long layoff, Westburg may require at least a couple of games in the minors to regain his timing at the plate, but he should make it back from the 10-day injured list before the Orioles' regular season comes to a close Sept. 29. Westburg and Ramon Urias (ankle) are seemingly tracking toward similar return timelines from the IL, and the Orioles could have regular roles available for both players in the infield once they're activated.
Sep 17 2024Westburg (hand) will take batting practice Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Orioles general manager Mike Elias, Westburg could get into a rehab game before Triple-A Norfolk's season ends Sunday. The young infielder is tracking toward a return during the final week of the regular season.
Sep 13 2024Manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Westburg (hand) began hitting in the cage and is doing full baseball activities, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's another positive step in Westburg's recovery from a fractured hand he suffered in late July. The next step in his program, barring any setbacks, would be a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie or Triple-A Norfolk. Before landing on the IL, Westburg was slashing .269/.317/.497 with 18 home runs and 58 RBI across 420 plate appearances.
Sep 9 2024Westburg (hand) was spotted fielding grounders while the Orioles were warming up prior to Monday's game against the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg still remains without a clear timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, but the fact that he traveled with the team to Boston and took part in some baseball activities Monday while no longer sporting a cast on his fractured right hand can be taken as a positive sign. The young infielder has been on the shelf since Aug. 1 with the injury, so he'll likely require a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie or Triple-A Norfolk before he makes his return from the IL.
Sep 3 2024Westburg (hand) did some throwing without a cast Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg is almost five weeks removed from suffering a fractured right hand and has finally been able to ditch his cast. He'll continue to ramp up his activities and will likely require a short rehab assignment before being activated by the Orioles. A return in mid-September looks doable.
Aug 29 2024Westburg (hand) has continued to take one-handed swings and fielding grounders, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg was cleared for the activity Aug. 20 and has continued to do on-field work to avoid getting too rusty as he recovers from a broken hand. He remains in a cast but is expected to return before the regular season concludes.
Aug 20 2024Westburg (hand) has been cleared to field grounders and take one-handed swings, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not much, but it's the beginning of a ramp-up for Westburg as he works his way back from a fractured right hand. The infielder will eventually need to undergo some additional imaging to see how his hand has healed before a clearer timetable for his return can be established. Westburg suffered the injury on July 31.
Aug 1 2024The Orioles placed Westburg on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right hand fracture. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg suffered the unfortunate injury when he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays. The Orioles haven't provided a timetable for Westburg's return to action, but he could be sidelined well into September. Baltimore is set to use Jackson Holliday at second base and Ramon Urias at third base most days, but prospect Coby Mayo could eventually get called up from Triple-A Norfolk and receive a look at the hot corner.
Jul 31 2024Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that Westburg has been diagnosed with a fractured right hand after exiting Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg suffered the injury on a hit-by-pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning. Hyde said that the Orioles are hoping to get Westburg back before the end of the regular season, but a clear timetable for his return hasn't yet established. Westburg's absence could open the door for top prospect Coby Mayo to receive a call-up to the majors, though the Orioles could also stick with Ramon Urias at third base and Jackson Holliday at second base.
Jul 29 2024Westburg went 5-for-8 with a home run, three doubles, four RBI, three runs and a walk against Baltimore across both games of Monday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg racked up three doubles in the first game and added a two-run homer int he nightcap, and he accumulated 11 total bases over both contests. The shortstop had been pretty cold coming into the twin bill, batting .167 (4-for-24) over his previous six games. On the season, Westburg is slashing .273/.320/.505 with 18 homers, 25 doubles, five triples, 58 RBI, 54 runs and six stolen bases over 99 contests.
Jul 27 2024Westburg is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to San Diego. Connor Norby will get the start at second base Saturday and bat eighth against Padres right-hander Michael King.
Jul 26 2024Westburg went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg took Adam Mazur deep in the second inning to open the scoring. It's been a bit of a streaky month for Westburg -- he's batting .205 (16-for-78) with four homers, six RBI and a 3:16 BB:K over 19 contests in July. The infielder is at a .267/.314/.491 slash line with 17 homers, 54 RBI, 51 runs scored and six stolen bases through 96 games overall. His playing time isn't in danger yet, but an extended slump by Westburg could open the door for Connor Norby or Ramon Urias to claim a larger role.
Jul 20 2024Westburg went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in an 8-4 win against the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg led a big performance by the bottom half of Baltimore's lineup, as the team's No. 6 through No. 9 hitters went a combined 9-for-16. The three-hit performance was Westburg's first multi-hit effort over his past nine contests and snapped a four-game hitless streak during which he had gone 0-for-15. The second baseman is up to 16 homers and 52 RBI on the campaign while slashing .273/.318/.500 through 378 plate appearances.
Jul 9 2024Westburg went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg took Jameson Taillon deep to one of the deepest parts of Camden Yards in the left-center field seats. The 418-foot blast was Westburg's third longest homer this season and his 15th overall. He became the fourth different Orioles player with 15 or more home runs this season, most of any team in MLB. The 25-year-old continues his stellar first half, hitting .281/.328/.512 with 50 RBI and on his way to his first All-Star appearance.
Jul 4 2024Westburg went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games, going 16-for-54 (.296) with three homers and seven RBI in that span. The infielder is up to 14 homers this season while adding 49 RBI, 42 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .280/.329/.508 slash line across 80 contests. He continues to split time between second base and third base, but he's firmly in the middle of the Orioles' lineup on a near-everyday basis, and he has the production to match that role.
Jun 28 2024Westburg is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg had started each of the previous eight contests, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Orioles face right-hander Max Scherzer. Baltimore will go with Jorge Mateo at second base and Ramon Urias at third.
Jun 25 2024Westburg went 4-for-4 with a double, one walk and one RBI in Tuesday's 10-8 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg has gone 14-for-42 (.333) with seven extra-base hits and seven RBI over his last 11 contests. He's up to a .283/.337/.516 slash line with 13 homers, 16 doubles, six stolen bases, 46 RBI and 40 runs scored through 73 games this season. While he's split time between second base and third base, Westburg has hit consistently enough to carve out a near-everyday role with well-rounded production.
Jun 23 2024Westburg went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles' offense went from hot to cold in a hurry -- Westburg's home runs in back-to-back games are their only scoring plays in those contests. The infielder is still warm, going 16-for-57 (.280) over his last 14 games with four homers, four doubles, two triples and nine RBI in that span. For the season, he's up to 13 long balls, 45 RBI, 40 runs scored and six stolen bases with an .843 OPS over 71 contests.
Jun 22 2024Westburg went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg opened the scoring in the second inning, but that was the extent of the Orioles' run production. The team had just four hits, and Westburg struck out in his other three at-bats. He's been solid lately, going 15-for-53 (.283) over his last 13 contests with nine extra-base hits in that span, though he's also struck out 15 times. The infielder has a .277/.331/.506 slash line with 12 homers, 44 RBI, 39 runs scored and six steals through 70 contests.
Jun 20 2024Westburg (hip) will start at second base and bat sixth in Thursday's game versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg had to depart Tuesday's contest with a bruised left hip and then didn't play Wednesday, but he's back in there for Thursday's rubber match. With Westburg handling second base, Ramon Urias will be at the hot corner.
Jun 19 2024Westburg (hip) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg was forced from Tuesday's 4-2 loss with a bruised left hip following a collision on the infield with Yankees outfielder Juan Soto. He's considered day-to-day, and it's possible he'll be available off the bench for Wednesday's contest. Ramon Urias will fill in for Westburg at third base.
Jun 18 2024Manager Brandon Hyde said that Westburg was diagnosed with a bruised left hip following Tuesday's loss to the Yankees, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg collided with Juan Soto during the first inning of Tuesday's contest and eventually had to leave the game in the second. He appears to have avoided any significant damage, and it's possible he could return to Baltimore's lineup Wednesday without missing any games.
Jun 16 2024Westburg went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the 18th multi-hit game of the season for Westburg, whose 11th homer came with two on in the fifth and represented the fourth long ball of the day allowed by Phillies starter Zach Wheeler. The 25-year-old is experiencing a breakout in his second big-league season, posting an impressive slash line of .278/.332/.504 with 11 home runs, 42 RBI, 37 runs and six steals over 268 plate appearances.
Jun 12 2024Westburg is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg will retreat to the bench Wednesday for what appears to be a routine maintenance day after he had started in 11 consecutive games. His absence will open up a spot in the starting nine for Ramon Urias, who will get the nod at third base.
Jun 9 2024Westburg went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and two runs scored during Sunday's 9-2 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg hit a triple for the second consecutive game, bringing his season total to five triples -- tied for the fourth-most in baseball. The third baseman did most of his damage against the bullpen, with his triple coming off Phil Maton in the eighth inning and his final hit (a single) coming off Pete Fairbanks in the ninth. Westburg is 6-for-14 with a homer, three RBI and three runs over the first three games of the O's four-game set against Tampa Bay.
Jun 8 2024Westburg went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old took Chris Devenski deep in the eighth inning to give Baltimore some insurance runs. Westburg is batting .298 (14-for-47) over his last 12 games, boosting his slash line on the season to .280/.336/.495 with 10 homers, six steals, 32 runs and 38 RBI in 58 contests.
Jun 4 2024Westburg went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg has hit safely in his last eight games, going 12-for-31 (.387) in that span. The steal was his first since May 11 and his sixth on nine attempts this season. It's unlikely Westburg will be negatively impacted by the Orioles' promotion of Connor Norby to replace Jorge Mateo (concussion) on the 26-man roster -- Westburg should continue to see near-everyday playing time between third base and second base. The 25-year-old is slashing .292/.348/.510 with nine home runs, 36 RBI and 30 runs scored over 222 plate appearances as he enjoys a breakout in his second major-league campaign.
Jun 2 2024Westburg went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg was out of the lineup for two games with a hand injury, but it didn't seem to be bothering him in Saturday's win. He's gone 10-for-22 (.455) with two homers and seven RBI over his last six games, posting three multi-hit efforts in that span. The infielder continues to hit well despite often being in the bottom half of the order. He's slashing .295/.354/.523 with nine homers, 36 RBI, 30 runs scored, five stolen bases, 11 doubles and three triples over 52 games this season.
Jun 1 2024Westburg (hand) will draw the start at third base and bat seventh Saturday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg will make his return to the lineup after missing two games with a hand injury following a hit-by-pitch Tuesday against Boston. The 25-year-old currently owns a five-game hit streak, batting .444 with a homer, two doubles, five RBI and four runs scored over that stretch.
May 31 2024Westburg (hand) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old will miss a second straight game after being hit by a pitch on the right hand Tuesday against the Red Sox. Westburg had X-rays come back negative and should be considered day-to-day. Ramon Urias is starting at the hot corner Friday for Baltimore.
May 29 2024Westburg is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to a sore right hand, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg was hit in the hand by a pitch in Tuesday's 8-3 loss. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that X-rays on Westburg's hand came back negative, but the 25-year-old infielder will benefit from two full days of rest with Baltimore off Thursday. Ramon Urias will handle third base Wednesday in Westburg's stead.
May 26 2024Westburg went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The O's did all their scoring in the eighth inning, and Westburg slugged the last of three Baltimore homers in the frame when he took Michael Kopech deep. It was the 25-year-old infielder's first multi-hit performance since May 15, snapping a 4-for-29 (.138) swoon. Despite the mini-slump, Westburg sports a .285/.342/.508 slash line on the season with eight homers, five steals, 26 runs and 31 RBI in 48 contests.
May 15 2024Westburg went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg made manager Brandon Hyde look smart -- this was Westburg's first big-league game at leadoff, and he hit a homer in his first at-bat. The infielder is 11-for-32 (.344) over his last eight games, adding six extra-base hits and seven RBI in that span. For the season, he's slashing .301/.354/.534 with seven homers, 28 RBI, 22 runs scored and five stolen bases through 159 plate appearances. Westburg may get more looks at leadoff versus southpaws, but he should be expected to bat lower in the lineup versus right-handers, as he has yet to above sixth in the order against same-handed pitchers this season.
May 11 2024Westburg went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His last hit was the biggest, as Westburg's single in the 11th inning brought home Colton Cowser as the phantom runner for the winning run. Westburg has hit safely in five straight games and 10 of the last 12, and on the season he's slashing .301/.345/.522 with six homers, five steals, 20 runs and 26 RBI in 36 contests.
May 5 2024Westburg went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 11-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg did his damage early, lifting a two-run blast in the first inning. He had gone 0-for-7 over the first two games of the weekend series in Cincinnati. The homer was his first since April 21 and his sixth of the year. The infielder has added a strong .286/.336/.513 slash line with 23 RBI, 18 runs scored, four steals, five doubles and two triples through 32 contests.
Apr 29 2024Westburg (illness) will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg sat out Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics because of a stomach bug, but he's feeling well enough to return to the lineup a day later. The 25-year-old has produced a .903 OPS in 25 games for the Orioles this season.
Apr 28 2024Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Westburg was unavailable against the A's on Sunday due to a stomach bug, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The illness brought an end to a streak of 16 straight starts for Westburg, who has a .304/.360/.543 slash line through 25 games this season. The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Yankees.
Apr 21 2024Westburg went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a triple, a walk and two total RBI in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Westburg is up to a nine-game hitting streak, going 16-for-35 (.457) with three homers and 10 RBI in that span. The 25-year-old is thriving in a near-everyday role, often playing at third base versus right-handed pitchers and at second base against southpaws. He's up to five homers, 18 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .333/.392/.639 through 80 plate appearances. Westburg launched just three homers in 68 major-league games a year ago.