Matt Lindstrom

Matt Lindstrom was diagnosed Tuesday with a partial tear of the rear ligament in his right middle finger.

Lindstrom told reporters Monday that the injury was a sprain, but it’s a bit more serious than that. The right-handed reliever was placed on the disabled list last week and could be on it for well over a month.

Matt Lindstrom was diagnosed with a right middle finger strain.

Lindstrom, who was placed on the disabled list last week, was diagnosed after undergoing an MRI on Saturday. While it’s possible he won’t be ready to return when he’s first eligible, the good news is that the sheath of the finger isn’t torn. He’s scheduled to head down to the team’s complex in Sarasota, Florida within the next few days.

Matt Lindstrom will undergo an MRI on his right middle finger on Saturday.

Lindstrom was placed on the disabled list Friday and it’s possible he won’t be ready to return when he’s first eligible. The 32-year-old has a 1.29 ERA and 14/4 K/BB ratio over 14 innings this season.

Orioles placed RHP Matt Lindstrom on the 15-day disabled list with a right middle finger injury.

As expected. The exact nature of the injury isn’t yet known, but the Orioles are no doubt hoping he’ll be ready to return as soon as he’s eligible. Lindstrom, who was acquired from the Rockies in the Jeremy Guthrie deal, has a solid 1.29 ERA and 14/4 K/BB ratio over 14 innings this season.

Matt Lindstrom could be placed on the disabled list due to a finger injury.

That would clear a spot on the active roster for Friday’s starter, Dana Eveland. Lindstrom has a solid 1.29 ERA and 14/4 K/BB ratio over 14 innings this season, so it wouldn’t be an insignificant loss. Stay tuned.

Matt Lindstrom hasn’t allowed an earned run in 11 innings this season out of the Orioles bullpen.

He’s permitted a couple unearned runs while boasting an 11/2 K/BB ratio. Lindstrom has been part of an extremely effective Baltimore pen, as Jim Johnson and Luis Ayala have also not allowed an earned run, and Darren O’Day and Pedro Strop both have sub-2.00 ERAs.

Matt Lindstrom returned to action on Saturday April 14.

Matt Lindstrom was unavailable to pitch in Wednesday’s game against the Orioles due to a stiff back.

Lindstrom should be fine with a few days of rest. The righty has not allowed a run in 2 1/3 innings this year.

Matt Lindstrom (hamstring) proclaimed himself good to go after an appearance in a minor league game Sunday.

Lindstrom said he didn’t feel anything in his right leg during the appearance. He was pitching in a minor league game just in case the Orioles needed to backdate a DL move, but it’s safe to assume he’ll be fine for Opening Day.