"Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg has been slowed by an oblique injury in camp and was already expected to miss the first few games of exhibition play as a result. However, it appears there's greater concern than just a mild oblique strain. Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reports that Westburg was sent for imaging on his elbow. The results have not yet been disclosed."
"Asked today whether Westburg was dealing with an elbow issue in addition to that oblique injury, manager Craig Albernaz told reporters ( via MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko): "Right now, he's physically unable to participate. So he's getting evaluated by a medical team and also outside people to make sure we have a plan in place and see what's going on with Jordan and get him going.""
"The "when healthy" caveat has proven critical, however. Westburg has never topped 107 games or 447 plate appearances in the majors. Since his initial call to the big leagues, he's seen IL time for a broken hand, a pair of hamstring strains and an ankle sprain. Westburg carries a .264/.312/.456 batting line in 1027 major league plate appearances, but he's played in only 341 games (majors and minors combined) across the past three seasons."
Jordan Westburg has been slowed by an oblique injury and was sent for elbow imaging amid concerns beyond a mild strain. Medical staff and outside evaluators are assessing his condition while he remains unable to participate. Second baseman Jackson Holliday is sidelined with a hamate fracture, and Westburg had been expected to shift to second base while others handled third. Westburg has frequently missed time in his MLB career, never exceeding 107 games in a season and logging IL stints for a broken hand, hamstring strains and an ankle sprain. His career line sits at .264/.312/.456 in 1,027 plate appearances.
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