GRAYSON RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Fully recovered from lat injury Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Friday that Rodriguez is completely recovered from his right lat strain and will enter spring training without restrictions, Jake Rill of ML...

Impact Rodriguez missed the final two months of the regular season and the playoffs due to the injury, but he had resumed throwing off a mound by September and should have a normal offseason. The right-hander finished the 2024 campaign with a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 130:36 K:BB over 116.2 innings covering 20 starts.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will be ready for spring training Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Thursday that he expects Rodriguez (lat) to more or less by without restrictions at the beginning of spring training, Roch Kubatko of MASNSp...

Impact Rodriguez sustained a right lat strain in early August and was eventually shut down in late September after it became apparent he wasn't going to make it back for the regular or postseason. He should be able to have a relatively normal offseason throwing program, although health concerns could linger after the righty missed time in 2024 with shoulder and lat issues.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder, back) done for season Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has been shut down for the season and will not pitch in the playoffs, manager Brandon Hyde...

SEPTEMBER 26 • KANSASCITY.COM

Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to miss postseason with lat injury

Grayson Rodriguez won’t pitch again this year, another setback for the injury-ravaged Baltimore Orioles as they prepare for the playoffs

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for 2024 Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez (lat) has been shut down and won't pitch again this season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old hasn't suffered any sort of setback with the lat strain he sustained in early August, but he apparently hadn't progressed enough to be a potential factor during the playoffs. Rodriguez will focus his rehab efforts on getting ready for 2025 after finishing this season with a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 130:36 K:BB across 116.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

G-Rod shut down, won't appear for O's in postseason The O's announced on Wednesday that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has been shut down and will not pitch for them in the playoffs. Baltimore...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

Could return as reliever Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday that it's possible Rodriguez (lat) temporarily pitches out of the bullpen when he returns, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun r...

Impact Rodriguez is throwing off a mound and is "moving in the right direction," per Elias, as he works his way back from a right lat strain. However, he is simply running out of time to get built back up, so the Orioles might have no choice but to use him in relief initially as they rebuild his stamina on the fly. Rodriguez has been sidelined since early August.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could face hitters this week Rodriguez (lat) could face hitters at some point this week during the Orioles' road trip, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez began throwing off a mound last week and should be able to take the next step in his recovery soon. The right-hander has been sidelined since early August with a right lat strain and will surely need a rehab start or two before rejoining the Orioles' rotation, so he's probably looking at a late-September return even if all goes well.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Rodriguez (lat) threw a bullpen session at Camden Yards on Wednesday, Baltimore Banner Sports reports.

Impact It's the first time the right-hander has thrown off the mound since he was diagnosed with a strained lat nearly a month ago. Rodriguez will need to face hitters at least once before being cleared for a rehab start, but that should come soon. The 24-year-old is probably still at least a couple weeks away from a return to the Orioles' rotation, but this is a big step.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing mound work Rodriguez (lat) threw from flat ground before Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Rodriguez threw from flat ground for the second time this week and will progress to work from the mound soon. No exact timeline for his increased activity or activation from the injured list has been revealed.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Throws from 90 feet Rodriguez (lat) threw from approximately 90 feet Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez hasn't yet progressed to throwing off a mound, though beginning long toss is still a step in the right direction. The 24-year-old righty has been on the injured list since Aug. 7 with a right lat strain and is still expected to return at some point in September.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez expected back this season

Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will be shut down from throwing for at least 10 days because of a mild strain in his right shoulder, but Orioles general manager Mike Elias...

AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shooting for September return General manager Mike Elias said Saturday that Rodriguez (lat) will be shut down from throwing for 10 days and hopes Rodriguez will be back sometime in September, Jake Rill of MLB.c...

Impact Rodriguez is dealing with a mild right lat strain and was placed on the IL on Wednesday. While he'll be eligible to return Aug. 19, he's not expected to be activated until September. The 24-year-old has a 3.86 ERA and 130 strikeouts over 116.2 innings this season. Albert Suarez started in Rodriguez's place Tuesday and is expected to remain in the rotation while Rodriguez is sidelined.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting for Sept. return General manager Mike Elias said Saturday that Rodriguez (lat) will be shut down from throwing for 10 days and hopes Rodriguez will be back sometime in September, Jake Rill of MLB.c...

Impact Rodriguez is dealing with a mild right lat strain and was placed on the IL on Wednesday. While he'll be eligible to return Aug. 19, he's not expected to be activated until September. The 24-year-old has a 3.86 ERA and 130 strikeouts over 116.2 innings this season. Albert Suarez started in Rodriguez's place Tuesday and is expected to remain in the rotation while Rodriguez is sidelined.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Rodriguez has a mild right lat strain, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez was placed on the injured list earlier Wednesday due to what was labeled as "discomfort," but the team has now confirmed the right-hander suffered a strain. Hyde added that he is optimistic about Rodriguez returning to the rotation relatively quickly, though he remains without an official timeline. Albert Suarez, who started in the 24-year-old's place Tuesday, is the most likely option to fill the void in the Orioles' rotation.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles put RHP Grayson Rodriguez on 15-day IL The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right lat/teres discomfort.Rodriguez w...

AUGUST 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Orioles put No. 2 starter Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with shoulder, back strain

Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will be shut down for an unspecified period because of a mild strain in his right shoulder and back but the Orioles are “optimistic” he’ll...

AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on 15-day injured list The Orioles placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right lat/teres discomfort.

Impact Rodriguez was a late scratch from Tuesday's scheduled start versus the Blue Jays due to the injury and is now on the IL a day later. The Orioles are not calling the injury a strain as of yet, but Rodriguez could need to still undergo more testing before a more specific diagnosis is available. He'll be eligible to return Aug. 19, but it's too soon to know whether the righty has a shot to be ready on that date. Albert Suarez pitched well as a last-minute substitution for Rodriguez on Tuesday and is likely to take his spot in the Baltimore rotation.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez steps up after Rodriguez's last-minute scratch TORONTO -- There’s no good time to get bad news, but 10 minutes before first pitch is especially tough. That’s around the time that Grayson...

AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM

Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez scratched vs. Blue Jays with lat discomfort ahead of 5-2 loss The Orioles scratched right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from his start Tuesday night against the Toront...

AUGUST 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez scratched vs. Blue Jays with lat discomfort ahead of 5-2 loss The Orioles scratched right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from his start Tuesday night against the Toront...

AUGUST 7 • SUNHERALD.COM

Dealing with lat injury Rodriguez (undisclosed) is dealing with a right lat/teres discomfort, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Rodriguez was scratched from his start Tuesday against Toronto at the last minute, which is now understood to be the result of some discomfort in his upper and mid back. The right-hander has dealt with a similar injury in 2022 with Triple-A Norfolk, which forced him to miss time according to Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. A timeline for his return will likely be provided following the conclusion of Tuesday's contest.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez returning to Baltimore after being scratched from start at Toronto

Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will return to Baltimore for imaging after being scratched from Tuesday’s start at Toronto because of pain in his upper back and shoulder, ma...

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from start Rodriguez (undisclosed) was scratched from his start against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez was slated to make his third start following the All-Star break, but he's now been forced to take a seat. The 24-year-old spent a couple weeks on the injured list in May with right shoulder inflammation and it's unclear if Tuesday's absence is related to that or not. More information on his status moving forward will likely be provided in the near future, but in the meantime, Albert Suarez will take over on the mound versus Toronto.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE