Jordan Westburg Throws Before Friday's Game
1 month agoBaltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) was able to do some light throwing before Friday's spring training contest. Westburg has missed nearly a week of action due to lower back soreness. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as the Orioles are going to take the cautious approach this early in spring training. O's manager Brandon Hyde said Westburg was feeling better, which bodes well for him returning to the field at some point next week.
Source: Matt Weyrich
Source: Matt Weyrich
Jordan Westburg Smacks Two Homers
16 hours agoBaltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg came ready to play with his power bat on Saturday. The right-handed slugger went 4-for-5 with two home runs and two RBI in the win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Westburg wasted no time as he immediately went deep off right-hander Max Scherzer in the first inning. He later went deep off right-hander Chad Green for his second of the day and his third total of the season. Westburg should be rostered in all fantasy formats, but if he's for some reason available then make sure to scoop him up.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Jordan Westburg Returns To Spring Lineup
3 weeks agoBaltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates and is starting at second base and batting fifth, according to The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. This will be Westburg's first game in spring training since dealing with lower-back soreness last Wednesday. It was a minor issue and shouldn't put the 26-year-old in jeopardy of missing Opening Day later this month, barring another setback with his bat. Although he's at the keystone on Thursday, Westburg is expected to be Baltimore's starting third baseman in 2025 after he hit .264/.312/.481 with 18 homers, 63 RBI and six stolen bases in just 107 games to earn the first All-Star selection of his career. A broken hand late in the second half put a damper on Westburg's season as a whole, but he should be considered a top-10 fantasy third baseman heading into his second full season.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Jordan Westburg Expected To Return Thursday Or Friday
4 weeks agoBaltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) said his back spasms are better and that he should return to Grapefruit League action on Thursday or Friday. Back spasms caused Westburg to be pulled from the team's spring training opener, and he's been held out ever since. The 26-year-old hasn't had any setbacks while ramping up his baseball activities, though, and as long as he doesn't have any setbacks when he returns to game action, he should be just fine for Opening Day in late March. When fully healthy, Westburg is locked in as Baltimore's starting third baseman. He also has eligibility at second base, giving him extra fantasy appeal as a top-10 fantasy third baseman in most leagues. Despite fracturing his hand late last season, Westburg still finished with 18 home runs, 63 RBI, six stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 107 games played.
Source: BaltimoreBaseball.com - Rich Dubroff
Source: BaltimoreBaseball.com - Rich Dubroff
Jordan Westburg Expected To Return To Spring Action On Wednesday Or Thursday
4 weeks agoBaltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is doing full baseball activities in camp on Monday, and manager Brandon Hyde expects Westburg to return to a Grapefruit League game on either Wednesday or Thursday. Westburg experienced lower-back soreness after the team's first game in spring training, causing the Orioles to shut him down as a precaution. The 26-year-old apparently has responded well to resuming baseball activities and is now ready to return to game action this week. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks with his back, he should be ready in plenty of time for Opening Day in late March. A healthy Westburg is expected to be Baltimore's primary third baseman in 2025 after he was a first-time All-Star in 2024 in just his second year in the majors. He hit 18 home runs and drove in 63 in just 107 games and is ranked as a top-10 fantasy third baseman at RotoBaller.
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
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