Orioles place Helsley on IL; Suárez promoted to handle closing duties
The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation (retroactive to April 29), and recalled Albert Suárez to take his roster spot and close duties. Helsley last pitched Tuesday, earning a save against the Astros, but the elbow issue adds bullpen uncertainty for a bullpen already dealing with injuries from Enns and Hiraldo, and after Bautista’s shoulder surgery last year. Suárez had just signed a new minor-league deal and was added to the big league roster to fill the closing role contingent on Helsley’s health.
