Top O's pitching prospect Rodriguez has strained lat muscle
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias says top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez has a strained lat muscleJUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Grayson Rodriguez - Shut down with lat strain Rodriguez has been shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a strained right lat muscle, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 22-year-old exited Wednesday's start for Triple-A Norfolk with right lat discomfort, and he's now expected to miss "a decent amount of time at a minimum," according to GM Mike Elias. The right-hander has a 2.09 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 80:14 K:BB over 56 innings this season and appeared to be on the cusp of his major-league debut, but Rodriguez, who is arguably the top pitching prospect in baseball, is now facing what could be a lengthy absence.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez diagnosed with a lat strain, according to source Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles top pitching prospect, has been diagnosed with a lat strain, an industry source with direct knowledge of the...
JUNE 2, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Jorge Mateo - Not starting Thursday Mateo isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Mateo started in the last five games and went 6-for-19 with a triple, two doubles, a stolen base and five strikeouts. Chris Owings will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John Rhodes - Out with undisclosed injury Rhodes is on the 7-day injured list at High-A Aberdeen with an undisclosed injury.
Impact Rhodes was off to a great start before the injury, hitting .286/.437/.484 with more walks (18) than strikeouts (15) in 28 games at High-A.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ramón Urías - Pops solo shot Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo shot and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Mariners.
Impact Urias hit one of the Orioles' three homers in the sixth inning as they took control of the contest. He's homered in two of his last three games, and he's 15-for-47 (.319) in his last 12 contests. The infielder continues to show decent power from the bottom half of the order. He's at five long balls, nine doubles, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored and a .233/.279/.384 slash line in 173 plate appearances.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cionel Pérez - Picks up win Wednesday Perez (4-0) allowed a hit and struck out one over 1.1 scoreless innings, earning the win Wednesday over the Mariners.
Impact Starter Kyle Bradish couldn't complete five innings, so Perez entered the game and got credit for the win. The 26-year-old reliever has earned all four of his wins and two of his four holds in his last 10 outings, and he hasn't allowed any runs in his last seven games. Overall, the southpaw has a 0.55 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles take on the Mariners in series rubber match
The Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trey Mancini - Homers, scores twice Mancini went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners.
Impact Mancini went hitless in his first two at-bats, but he smacked a two-out double and came around to score in the fifth frame. He followed that up by capping off a five-run fifth inning for the Orioles with his fourth home run of the season. After a power drought during the latter portion of May, Mancini has four extra-base hits across his last four games. For the season, he has maintained a .308/.379/.423 line across 206 plate appearances.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Mountcastle - Slugs seventh homer Mountcastle went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners.
Impact Mountcastle took Sergio Romo yard in sixth inning to record his seventh homer of the season. It was his third home run in his last 11 starts, and he has also recorded five RBI and nine runs scored in that span. Mountcastle has maintained a .264/.302/.421 line across 169 plate appearances for the campaign.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rougned Odor - Tallies fourth homer Odor went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners.
Impact Odor took Robbie Ray yard in the second inning to record his fifth home run of the season. It was his fourth long ball in his last 12 games, during which time Odor has also recorded 15 RBI and eight runs scored. For the season, Odor has a .223/.261/.419 line across 157 plate appearances.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Bradish - Pulled after 4.2 innings Bradish allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings Wednesday against the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Bradish was given an early three-run lead, but he was pulled after 80 pitches and failed to qualify for the win. He suppressed runs effectively enough, but Bradish struggled to consistently find the strike zone and has allowed eight walks across his last 16 innings. He's struggled to work deep into games as a result, completing five innings in only one of his last four starts. Overall, Bradish has a 6.82 ERA with a 35:11 K:BB across 33 innings.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four home runs, including back-to-back over new left field wall, power Orioles to 9-2 win over Mariners The home run chain got a tour of Orioles as four players— Rougned Odor, Ryan Mountcastle, Ramón Urías and Trey Mancini— all hit round-trippe...
JUNE 2, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Orioles hit 4 homers, cruise past Mariners 9-2
Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urías hit two of the Orioles’ four homers with back-to-back shots in the sixth inning, and Baltimore cruised past the Seattle Mariners 9-2JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grayson Rodriguez - Exits with lat discomfort Rodriguez was diagnosed with right lat discomfort after leaving Wednesday's start for Triple-A Norfolk, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 22-year-old was initially reported to be managing back cramps, but the official injury announcement from the Orioles is a potentially more concerning diagnosis. It's unclear if Rodriguez will be available for his next turn through Norfolk's rotation, and he should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Rodriguez - Dealing with back cramps Rodriguez was lifted from Wednesday's start for Triple-A Norfolk due to cramps in his back, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Rodriguez exited Wednesday's outing after 5.2 scoreless innings when he showed some decreased velocity, but the initial diagnosis of back cramps should alleviate concerns of a serious injury. The 22-year-old is still scheduled to undergo additional testing, but it appears he's dealing with only a minor injury and shouldn't miss much time, if any.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Rodriguez - Exits with apparent injury Rodriguez was removed from Wednesday's start with Triple-A Norfolk due to an apparent injury, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The 22-year-old delivered 5.2 scoreless innings before being looked at by the training staff and leaving Wednesday's contest. According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun, the mound visit during the sixth inning occurred after Rodriguez saw his fastball velocity drop to 89 mph from the mid 90s. The right-hander, who is one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball, should be considered day-to-day until more information is available on the apparent injury.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zac Lowther - Sent back to minors The Orioles optioned Lowther to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Impact Lowther will return to the minors one day after he served as the primary pitcher out of the bullpen in Baltimore's 10-0 loss to Seattle. Since he was unlikely to be available for at least a few days after covering 5.1 innings (and giving up six runs) in relief, the Orioles opted to swap Lowther off the active roster for a fresh bullpen arm in Denyi Reyes, who was called up from Norfolk in a corresponding move. Lowther should slot back into the rotation once he rejoins the Triple-A club.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Denyi Reyes - Recalled by Baltimore Reyes was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Impact Reyes was sent to the minors last Thursday, but he'll rejoin Baltimore's bullpen after spending just under a week in the minors. The right-hander has posted a 1.59 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 5.2 innings over two appearances (one start) in the majors. While he's capable of serving as a starter, he should take on a multi-inning relief role after Zac Lowther was sent down Wednesday.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adley Rutschman - Sitting Wednesday Rutschman is not starting in Wednesday's matchup against the Mariners, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Rutschman will take a seat after starting four games in a row, going 2-for-14 with a double and a run in those contests. Robinson Chirinos will take over behind the plate and bat eighth in Wednesday's matchup.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Connolly: The losing isn't stopping soon, but these Orioles may be creating a 'different vibe' Two months does not make a season. But, at this stage, it's more about how these Orioles play than whether they win.
JUNE 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
9 numbers that stand out about Camden Yards' new left field wall two months into Orioles' 2022 season Lately, because Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees spent Baltimore’ s previous homestand critiquing the changes. The Baltim...
JUNE 1, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Bryan Baker - Takes loss Tuesday Baker (1-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday after he pitched 1.1 innings, surrendering three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter against the Mariners.
Impact Baker was tasked with starting Tuesday's contest in what was a bullpen game, giving up an RBI double in the first inning and two more runs in the second while only recording one out. The three runs surrendered were a season high for the reliever and he has now allowed at least one run in four of his last five appearances. Since May 20, Baker has given up six runs on 10 hits and three walks over 6.2 frames. He'll return to his regular role as a bullpen option following the loss Tuesday.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles follow up 10-0 win in Boston with 10-0 home loss to Mariners; position player Chris Owings pitches In a game that mirrored Monday’s contest in Boston — only with Baltimore on the losing end this time — the Orioles trailed immediately, dug...
JUNE 1, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Kirby earns first career win as Mariners blank Orioles 10-0
George Kirby allowed four hits in six innings for his first big league win, and Taylor Trammell had three hits and four RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 10-0 rout of the Balt...JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
