Baltimore Orioles in "Wait-and-See" Mode with Regards to Grayson Rodriguez's Health

Rodriguez is experiencing triceps discomfort, with manager Brandon Hyde saying that we'd learn more on Friday.

Orioles right-hand pitcher Grayson Rodriguez signs an autograph for fan Charlie Brose, 11, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Baltimore Orioles held their first full-squad workout of the 2025 spring training season on Tuesday, Feb. 18th in Sarasota, Florida. | Mike Lang/Sarasota Herald-Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Baltimore Orioles are in wait-and-see mode with regards to starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, who is experiencing some triceps discomfort. Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reported on Thursday that we would learn more on Friday.

Manager Brandon Hyde said there was some concern, but he wouldn't elaborate beyond that. He said he's concerned about each of his players every day.

Brandon Hyde on Grayson Rodriguez: “There’s always concern. I’m concerned every day right now with everybody. But in this case, we’ll have more information tomorrow.” https://t.co/vShfdOdLu6

— Andy Kostka (@afkostka) March 6, 2025

The 25-year-old Rodriguez is seen as a potential front line ace, and he certainly showed his stuff in 2024. Through 20 starts, Rodriguez went 13-4 with a 3.86 ERA. He struck out 130 batters in 116.2 innings, however injury limited him and he missed the team's playoff run. He's viewed as extra important in 2025 after the Orioles lost Corbin Burnes and John Means in free agency.

The Orioles finished second in the American League East and advanced to the wild card round, where they were swept in two games by the Kansas City Royals.

In addition to losing Burnes and Means, the O's also saw slugger Anthony Santander exit in free agency. However, they made other improvements, like signing slugger Tyler O'Neill and bringing in veteran pitchers Tomoyuki Sugano and Charlie Morton. The O's also return Felix Bautista, who missed all of last season with injury, and can count on the development of young players like Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg.

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