Orioles’ Félix Bautista and Blaze Alexander are nearing rehab assignments

The Baltimore Orioles have announced that reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander are nearing rehab assignments, according to the club’s weekly injury report. Bautista, an All-Star in 2023 with 33 saves and a 1.48 ERA, underwent Tommy John surgery last September and had another elbow injury in August that required a second surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff.

Alexander has been out since July 13 due to a broken left hand. Both players have shown progress in their rehab, with Bautista recently throwing live batting practice and Alexander batting .312 in 82 games. Bautista has been trending in the right direction, and Orioles manager Craig Albernaz expressed optimism about his potential return.

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