Felix Bautista to have Tommy John Surgery, likely to miss all of 2024

[Orioles Jim]

 

 

 

[Frobby]

Better to get it over with.   And now the team can plan for a 2024 without Bautista.  

[Birds08]

As Elias said, it was a pipe dream. 

[Tony-OH]

No surprising. Definitely makes getting a legitimate closer this offseason a priority.

[banks703]

8 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

No surprising. Definitely makes getting a legitimate closer this offseason a priority.

What if Cionel continues to be nails in the post-season?

I was certain that they would cut him loose earlier this year during his struggles but he has been really good the last six weeks or so and truthfully, I think I trust him more in the ninth right now than I do Cano unless the matchup is obnoxiously in Cano’s favor.

I think it’s also possible that they tell TWells to prepare for the role in the off-season.

All of this to agree that they do still need to go after a guy with closing  experience… but that I won’t be surprised if they don’t. Hell, I could even see them being back Jorge Lopez to close if they think they can fix him in the off-season. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

10 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

No surprising. Definitely makes getting a legitimate closer this offseason a priority.

Yep and I don't want hear any whining from John Angelos about spending money on high priced free agents. If he wants the fans to show up at OPACY show some commitment to winning and sign a top free agent reliever.

I would love to bring Josh Hader back home. This team doesn't have many holes to fill and it won't break the bank to bring in a top bullpen arm.

When there wasn't any word about Bautista being activated this weekend to have him test out his arm against live competition, I figured TJ surgery was inevitable.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

 

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

 

Smart, I was thinking of posting this suggestion.

[ShoelesJoe]

30 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

No surprising. Definitely makes getting a legitimate closer this offseason a priority.

Wonder what Cleveland would want for Emmanuel Clase. 

[Aristotelian]

13 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Yep and I don't want hear any whining from John Angelos about spending money on high priced free agents. If he wants the fans to show up at OPACY show some commitment to winning and sign a top free agent reliever.

I would love to bring Josh Hader back home. This team doesn't have many holes to fill and it won't break the bank to bring in a top bullpen arm.

When there wasn't any word about Bautista being activated this weekend to have him test out his arm against live competition, I figured TJ surgery was inevitable.

Not sure who is out there but with Hall, Coulombe, and Cionel I am guessing Elias will want someone cheaper and RH.

[Pickles]

Shame.  I was hoping against hope.  I guess the sim game was the final test, and he didn't pass.

Good luck on the rehab path Felix.

[wildcard]

Bautista becomes the only player signed for 2025.

Edited September 30, 2023 by wildcard

[jabba72]

Im glad they've decided this now and not waited. Hope he comes back 100% like Means appears to have done. 

[emmett16]

13 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Smart, I was thinking of posting this suggestion.

What’s the play/angle/reason for signing him now? 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

6 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Not sure who is out there but with Hall, Coulombe, and Cionel I am guessing Elias will want someone cheaper and RH.

Possibly, but I think DL Hall is going to get another chance at being a starter it's too soon to give up on his arm.