The injury to Félix Bautista took away the Baltimore Orioles' biggest trade chip ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and it would seem that the Orioles are still trying to figure out exactly what is causing the closer's shoulder discomfort. On the heels of the Orioles revealing that Grayson Rodriguez is undergoing surgery that will end his comeback bid for the 2025 season, it seems that Bautista also is trending toward not returning this season.
When Bautista was first placed on the IL, he underwent an MRI to determine the severity of the injury.