Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg received Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Friday, bringing his 2025 season to an early close, according to an industry source and multiple reports.
The 27-year-old player, who participated in the 2024 All-Star game, initially sustained a right oblique injury during early spring training. While recovering from that setback, he began experiencing elbow discomfort during throwing activities, leading team officials to halt all his baseball-related activities.
On Feb. 20, Westburg chose to receive a PRP injection and was progressing through his throwing routine in Florida before being sidelined again earlier this month. Following consultations with Dr. Neal ElAttrache and team physicians on Monday, he decided to proceed with the surgical procedure.
After establishing himself as a full-time starter with the Orioles in 2024, Westburg delivered impressive performances when healthy. During 107 games in 2024, he achieved a .792 OPS while recording 26 doubles, 18 home runs and 63 RBIs. However, his season was interrupted when he fractured his right hand after being struck by a pitch on July 31, sidelining him for almost two months.
Throughout 2023-24, Westburg split time between second and third base positions before settling into the regular third base role in 2025. He managed 17 home runs across 85 games but dealt with injuries to his left hamstring, left index finger and right ankle.
Over his professional career, he maintains a .264/.312/.456 slash line with a .768 OPS across 260 games.
Defensively, Westburg is considered an above-average fielder, maintaining a .983 career fielding percentage.
In his absence, 24-year-old Coby Mayo has handled most of the third base duties for the Orioles, posting a .174/.242/.321 line through 37 games this season.
