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Baltimore Orioles Closer Félix Bautista Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery - Fastball
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Baltimore Orioles Playoff Preview, by Allstonw, Oct, 2023
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Orioles Trade Closer Jorge Lopez to Twins - MLB Trade Rumors
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Félix Bautista will undergo elbow surgery, officially ending season - The Baltimore Banner
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All-Star closer Félix Bautista placed on injured list by Orioles with elbow injury - WTOP News
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Félix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery
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O's All-Star closer Felix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery; expected to return for 2025 season
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Orioles All-Star closer Félix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery, miss postseason and likely all of 2024
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Orioles confirm bad news regarding closer Felix Bautista
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Orioles All-Star closer Félix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery, miss postseason and likely all of 2024
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Orioles reliever Felix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery - ESPN
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Felix Bautista Undergoes Tommy John Surgery - MLB Trade Rumors
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Félix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery
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The Orioles couldn't have prevented Félix Bautista's injury. Did they do enough to brace for it?