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Orioles’ Nick Vespi Undergoes Hernia Surgery

By Anthony Franco | January 5, 2023 at 9:09pm CDT

The Orioles informed reporters that reliever Nick Vespi underwent hernia surgery this morning (via Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com). The team didn’t narrow down a specific timetable for his return but indicated they anticipate him being available early in the 2023 season.

While it doesn’t seem a serious concern, that’d leave open the possibility he’s not ready for Opening Day. It’d be a small hit to Baltimore’s bullpen depth, as Vespi appeared in 25 games last season. The left-hander worked to a 4.10 ERA through 26 1/3 innings, striking out a quarter of opponents with a solid 7.1% walk rate and 42.7% grounder percentage. He generated swinging strikes on an excellent 14.9% of his offerings.

Despite the quality swing-and-miss marks, Vespi’s run prevention was middle-of-the-pack. That’s largely thanks to home run issues, as he allowed 1.71 longballs per nine innings pitched. Vespi doesn’t throw hard, averaging just 88.5 MPH on his fastball. Without overpowering velocity, his heater was hit hard during his rookie campaign.

The Orioles have a few left-handed relief options they can turn to as alternatives if Vespi requires an early-season injured list stint. Cionel Pérez had a strong 2022 season after coming over from the Reds via waivers. Former starter Keegan Akin pitched well through 81 2/3 innings after being moved into relief last year. They should give skipper Brandon Hyde a pair of quality southpaws to deploy even if Vespi’s a bit behind schedule.

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  1. nreeves1268

    1 month ago

    If it’s an inguinal hernia, well, I’ve had two of those. He should be back to full strength in 6-8 weeks.

    Reply
    • YourDreamGM

      1 month ago

      He better. If not he is going to need that mesh lawsuit $.

      Two surgeries doesn’t sound fun.

      Always hear sports hernia but hernia not so much.

      Reply
  2. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    1 month ago

    Hey Vespi gets his own headlines

    Reply
  3. Yankee Clipper

    1 month ago

    He makes sweet scooters….

    Reply
  4. VegasSDfan

    1 month ago

    This was the Orioles big offseason move.

    Reply
    • GoRav114

      1 month ago

      You’re a troll. The Os drafted and developed him. Been in the org since 2015.
      He gave up zero runs in 26 triple A appearances last season.

      Reply
  5. C Yards Jeff

    1 month ago

    Tooling around the minors for 7 years in the same org with modest stuff before getting a call up in 22. Love it.

    Reply
  6. Bohs and Os

    1 month ago

    Fun fact. He didn’t give up a earned run at triple A in 26 appearances last season.

    Reply
    • C Yards Jeff

      1 month ago

      Did not know this. Dude was balling! Like “Bohs and Os” moniker Bro.

      Reply
      • tiredolddude

        1 month ago

        A stunning use of the word “balling” in a story that details a guy’s hernia. Kudos, sir

        Reply
  7. Catuli Carl

    1 month ago

    Wow…

    Reply
  8. golga333

    1 month ago

    This may take him out of the WBC.

    Reply
  9. maskofroenicke

    1 month ago

    Speaking of balling, Trevor Bauer could end up cheaply available.

    Reply
  10. Magnoiabuck

    4 weeks ago

    I would sign Bauer as an upgrade to our starting pitching. Hopefully he has cleaned up his act with the ladies.

    Reply

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