Bradish UCL sprain clouds O's rotation

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Baltimore Orioles
NEWS: Baltimore announced that RHP Kyle Bradish will open the season on the IL due to a UCL sprain and LHP John Means’ offseason program was delayed due to an elbow issue. Also,  3B/SS Gunnar Henderson is behind schedule due to an oblique injury but is expected to be ready for the beginning of the season.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Baltimore announced several injuries upon the opening of camp, most notably that Bradish will open the season on the IL. Bradish does not currently have a timetable to return, but he is expected to begin a throwing program Friday. An Opening Day return still has not been ruled out for Means, whose elbow flareup forced him to miss last season’s ALDS. For now, we’ve given a...

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