So, do we leave Felix OFF the post season roster?

[dzorange]

2 hours ago, mlrhode said:

Yes. The roster can be reset for each series

That's kind of what I expect. If the O's make it to the ALCS or World Series, I could really see Bautista being available. Higher reward to offset the risk at that point.

Edited September 26, 2023 by dzorange

[jabba72]

2 minutes ago, dzorange said:

That's kind of what I expect. If the O's make it to the ALCS or World Series, I could really see Bautista being available. Higher reward to offset the risk at that point.

He's going to have to look amazing in the bullpen, thats all I have to say.

I'd hate to see him do more structural damage to his elbow mid-game.  

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

 

[Moose Milligan]

14 minutes ago, CallMeBrooksie said:

Assuming command, if Felix can pump 98 he's a lock to be our best reliever right now. Not as dominant as he was at 101, but come on.. . that's not what separates him from Baker.

Of course, I'm still very skeptical that anything fruitful will come out of this. I'm not getting my hopes up. 

It is encouraging to see.  I wouldn't bank on him for the postseason but I think it'd be a nice shot in the arm for this team.  

[Spakman]

10 minutes ago, jabba72 said:

He's going to have to look amazing in the bullpen, thats all I have to say.

I'd hate to see him do more structural damage to his elbow mid-game.  

If he needs Tommy John, he can’t hurt himself anymore

[jabba72]

3 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

 

Im dying to know how his elbow feels after this. 30 pitches is alot.

[Aristotelian]

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[dzorange]

7 minutes ago, Spakman said:

If he needs Tommy John, he can’t hurt himself anymore

I think that would be the reasoning. The only risk would be effectiveness and how many IP he can pitch (as well as delaying the Tommy John, but that's already happened). The risk isn't worth the reward in the Divisional Series. But may be in the ALCS or the World Series.

Edited September 26, 2023 by dzorange

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

17 minutes ago, jabba72 said:

Im dying to know how his elbow feels after this. 30 pitches is alot.

I don't how much the team will reveal we might have to read in between the lines when it comes to any updates on Bautista.

[Aristotelian]

5 minutes ago, dzorange said:

I think that would be the reasoning. The only risk would be effectiveness and how many IP he can pitch (as well as delaying the Tommy John, but that's already happened). The risk isn't worth the reward in the Divisional Series. But may be in the ALCS or the World Series.

We need to win the divisional series to get to the ALCS and WS. Looks like they could be gearing him up to pitch sooner rather than later.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

3 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

We need to win the divisional series to get to the ALCS and WS. Looks like they could be gearing him up to pitch sooner rather than later.

If Bautista is feeling good enough to pitch I think we see him in the ALDS (knock on wood Orioles clinch the AL East). Can't make the assumption the Orioles are going to make the ALCS especially when there's a good chance they face the Rays in the ALDS.

[jabba72]

 

[Hallas]

Assuming the O's aren't pitching him back-to-back, he's available for 3 out of 5 games in the ALDS, and 4 out of 7 games in the ALCS and WS.  His (likely) limited availability does throw a wrench in any plans involving putting him on the postseason roster.

[tntoriole]

This is not just “oh go out and throw some and see how it feels” 

He is being carefully monitored evaluated by the Oriole orthopedic and rehab medicine staff and specialists , likely including repeat MRIs, and clinical reexamination after every session. 
 

They will decide what is possible/best for Felix health 

[Bahama O's Fan]

I would think they want to give him some game action that isn't that important before throwing him into a high pressure situation in the playoffs. Maybe the last series against Boston, especially if the AL East is wrapped up and we have a bye.