The Baltimore Orioles are enduring a difficult 2025, holding a 33-44 record that places them last in the AL East and 6.5 games behind the wild-card cutoff. This season follows their harsh postseason exit last year, where they were swept by the Kansas City Royals in the AL Wild Card series, marked by an offense that managed just one run across two games. The Orioles’ pitching ranks 27th in ERA this year, and their offense struggles with an average of only 3.9 runs per game, ranking 24th, alongside below-average OPS figures.

Jordan Westburg’s Injury and Recovery Timeline

Infielder Jordan Westburg, one of the few bright spots from the Orioles’ 2023 lineup, jammed his left index finger while stealing second base on Saturday in a game against the New York Yankees. As a result, he missed Sunday’s series finale but avoided placement on the injured list. Interim manager Tony Mansolino confirmed that Westburg will not play on Monday but could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday, with a full return anticipated by Friday.

Player Background and Current Performance

Westburg was selected by Baltimore in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft, 30th overall out of Mississippi State University. After excelling in the minor leagues, he debuted with the Orioles and earned an AL All-Star spot last year. However, this season has been a setback for Westburg, who has appeared in 34 games and posted a .229 batting average, with seven home runs, 14 runs batted in, and one stolen base as he works to regain his previous form.