Zach Eflin had a successful lumbar microdiscectomy procedure. Recovery is expected to take four to eight months, with Eflin hoping for a "normal" offseason after about 12 weeks. His performance in the season was limited to 14 starts and a 5.93 ERA due to injuries, including a lat strain and ongoing back issues. He expressed interest in returning to the Orioles, who will need to address their pitching staff as several pitchers, including Grayson Rodriguez, are sidelined due to injuries, while others are returning from rehabilitation.
Zach Eflin underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy, a season-ending procedure with recovery taking four to eight months. Eflin aims for a "normal" offseason after 12 weeks.
Eflin's 2023 season was disastrous with only 14 starts and a 5.93 ERA, significantly worse than his 3.54 ERA from prior seasons.
Despite his struggles, Eflin is open to a return to the Orioles, who will actively seek pitching options during the offseason.
The Orioles face challenges with their pitching staff, missing players like Grayson Rodriguez and looking to return others from injury to contribute.
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