Orioles' Closer Helsley on IL, Bullpen Shuffles

0:00On May 2nd, Baltimore Orioles just placed their closer Ryan Hesley on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. The 31-year-old Ride signed a $28 million two-year deal back in December and has been lights out perfect and seven save. Chances with a 2.53 ERA, over 12 appearances. He struck off 15 and walked 7 and 10 in two-thirds innings, but now sits 0 and 2 on the year. This comes right after their manager's media session before facing the New York Yankees. Hesley dealt with a similar issue last year in St. Louis, missing time from June 7th through September 1st, with a strained right forearm. Fans in the team know how crucial he is in late innings. To feel the gap, Baltimore recalled left-hander Cade Povitch from Triple A Norfolk for tonight's start against the inks, brought up Ride Albert, Suarez, and St. Cameron Foster back down. With Hesley out, the bullpen shuffle keeps the Orioles pushing forward in this key series, testing their depth early in the season.

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