Orioles All-Star 3B Jordan Westburg fractures hand

Field Level Media|published: Wed 31st July, 17:37 2024

MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles

Jul 31, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) is hit by a pitch during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles All-Star third baseman Jordan Westburg sustained a fractured right hand when hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.

Westburg was plunked by a fastball from Toronto's Yerry Rodriguez in the fifth inning.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is hopeful Westburg will return late in the regular season.

"They just X-rayed it," Hyde said after a 10-4 victory. "How it heals and those type of things is way beyond my expertise."

Westburg, 25, is batting .269 with 18 homers and 58 RBIs in 101 games this season.

His loss is a big blow for the Orioles, who lead the American League East by a half-game over the New York Yankees.

"Obviously it's tough seeing Westburg get hit in the hand," Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez said. "Really thinking about him right now. You never want to see that happen."

--Field Level Media