Orioles Pitcher Kyle Bradish Begins Rehab After Tommy John Surgery, Shows Promising Velocity

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish has begun his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, making his first game appearance on Thursday for High-A Aberdeen, where he threw two innings and allowed one run. Encouragingly, his fastball velocity was clocked at 94-96 mph, returning to his pre-injury levels. Bradish had established himself as one of the American League's top pitchers before his injury, posting a 2.42 ERA and a significant increase in strikeout rate in 2023 and early 2024. While there's a risk of setbacks that could sideline him until 2026 given the Orioles' current standing, if his rehab continues smoothly, he could become a valuable asset for the final six weeks of the season.