Orioles’ Trevor Rogers & Jorge Mateo Unlikely to Be Ready for Opening Day

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to start the season without two key players, as both Trevor Rogers and Jorge Mateo are unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. Rogers, who suffered a right knee subluxation in January, has been behind schedule in his recovery, delaying his return to full baseball activities. Orioles General Manager Mike Elias confirmed that the left-hander is still weeks away from being fully prepared, making his availability for the start of the season highly doubtful. His absence could impact the Orioles' pitching depth as they look for alternative options in the rotation.

​Meanwhile, infielder Jorge Mateo is still recovering from the elbow surgery that ended his 2024 season early. Although he has made progress, Elias stated that Mateo likely won't have enough at-bats in spring training to be ready by Opening Day. With both players sidelined, the Orioles may need to adjust their roster plans, exploring backup options to fill the gaps left by Rogers and Mateo as they prepare for the season opener on March 27 in Toronto.