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Eflin Undergoes Surgery as Orioles Face Injury Woes

8/14/2025

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin is set to undergo lumbar microdiscectomy surgery to finally tackle his persistent back pain. After battling injuries for six long years, he hopes to bounce back in time for spring training. Meanwhile, outfielders Colton Cowser and Tyler O’Neill are also sidelined, with Cowser in concussion protocol and O’Neill struggling with wrist inflammation.

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin is set to undergo lumbar microdiscectomy surgery to finally tackle his persistent back pain. After battling injuries for six long years, he hopes to bounce back in time for spring training. Meanwhile, outfielders Colton Cowser and Tyler O’Neill are also sidelined, with Cowser in concussion protocol and O’Neill struggling with wrist inflammation.