Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) will have re-imaging in a few weeks, and if the results come back positive, he could potentially resume throwing before the end of May. Elias still expects Rodriguez to return before the end of the year. Rodriguez has yet to pitch in 2025, initially due to inflammation in his right forearm that landed him on the 15-day injured list to begin the season. The 25-year-old was then moved to the 60-day IL du to a mild right-lat strain. He has a long ways to go to rejoin Baltimore's starting rotation and won't be guaranteed to be ready before the All-Star break in mid-July, even if he doesn't encounter anymore setbacks. Rodriguez is worth stashing in all fantasy formats, but it's going to be a while before we see him back in the big leagues.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat, triceps), who was shifted to the 60-day injured list on Monday, hasn't started throwing yet. Things have gone from bad to worse for Rodriguez through the first month of the 2025 season. The 25-year-old former top prospect started the year on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow and then recently was diagnosed with a mild right-lat strain after he was scratched from a bullpen session earlier this month. The Orioles hope that Rodriguez will resume throwing in a couple of weeks, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return until June in a best-case scenario. A lat injury ended his season early last year as well in what was a strong campaign. Fantasy managers that drafted Rodriguez before his injury need to hang tight and keep him stashed in an IL spot.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) has been diagnosed with a mild lat strain, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Rodriguez is already feeling better and will start throwing again in a couple of weeks. "I'm trying to stay optimistic about it," Rodriguez said. It's good news for a pitcher that had already been rehabbing right-elbow inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2025 season. Still, the 25-year-old's lat injury will push back is overall timetable to make his season debut. In a best-case scenario, we're now looking at Rodriguez potentially not make his season debut until some point in June. It's a disappointing turn of events for a pitcher that had made encouraging strides last year before having his season cut short in August due to a lat injury. Fantasy managers must remain patient and keep him stashed in an IL spot.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, shoulder) was scratched from his side session on Thursday because he's dealing with more soreness in his right shoulder. The Orioles are sending him for imaging. MLB.com's Jake Rill points out that this is a separate issue from the elbow inflammation/triceps injury that landed Rodriguez on the injured list to begin the 2025 season. This is ominous news for the 25-year-old, but we'll have to wait to see what the Orioles say after they get his test results back. In addition to these injuries, Rodriguez missed the final two months of the 2024 campaign due to a right-lat strain. At the very least, fantasy managers stashing Rodriguez should expect an even lengthier absence, but hopefully this doesn't evolve into a season-ending injury. When healthy, Rodriguez is a top-of-the-rotation arm.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) will throw his third bullpen session on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Jake Rill. There's still no timetable for his return, though, as there is "a lot ahead" in his recovery. The 25-year-old is progressing in his recovery from right-elbow inflammation that cropped up during spring training, but he has yet to suffer a setback. He will need to start facing live hitters next before eventually being cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Because Baltimore won't rush Rodriguez to make his 2025 debut, fantasy managers probably shouldn't expect him to return until early May in a best-case scenario. The former first-rounder was shut down early last year due to a lat strain but was solid before that in his second MLB season, going 13-4 with a 3.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 130 K's and 36 walks in 20 starts. Stash Rodriguez in all fantasy formats.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) threw his second bullpen session Camden Yards on Wednesday before the team's game against the visiting division-rival Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com's Jake Rill. Rodriguez continues to build his arm back up after he was shut down during spring training with right-elbow inflammation. The 25-year-old hasn't had any setbacks since resuming a throwing program, but because of the fact that he's yet to face live hitters at all, it might make sense for fantasy managers to expect his 2025 debut to come in late April or early May. Rodriguez will need to eventually go on a minor-league rehab assignment, but when he's ready to return, he'll be reinserted as Baltimore's ace at the top of the rotation. Left-hander Cade Povich will likely be the odd-man out of the rotation when Rodriguez returns.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) is throwing a bullpen session on Friday before the team's contest against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Rodriguez is beginning to ramp up his throwing program after being shut down in early March in spring training due to right-elbow inflammation. Rodriguez will need a full build-up and basically has to repeat spring training, so fantasy managers should expect him to miss at least the first month of the regular season. A lat strain in August of last year put a damper on what had been a breakout season up to that point as well. Before his lat injury in 2024, the 25-year-old had gone 13-4 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 130:36 K:BB in 20 starts over 116 2/3 innings. Rodriguez should be stashed in all fantasy formats.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) said that he will throw a bullpen session later this week. "Basically, spring training starts over. I've had something I've been dealing with for the last 3-4 years. It kind of flared up on me," Rodriguez said. The 25-year-old also confirmed that imaging on his right elbow showed no ligament damage, and he said he had "tendonitis in the tricep." It's good news that Rodriguez continues to make progress with his throwing program as he begins to build back up, but he still has a ways to go before eventually facing live hitters and then going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Even if he's able to avoid any setbacks with his elbow, it's likely that he will miss at least the first month of the season. Rodriguez's injury has allowed Cade Povich to open as the team's No. 5 starter. Rodriguez should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) played catch from 75 feet on Tuesday as he started a throwing progression. Rodriguez was shut down in spring training due to right-elbow inflammation and will not be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season, but it's good to see that the 25-year-old is throwing the ball around at the tail end of camp. Still, the Orioles are going to slow-play one of their best starting arms early in the season, which means he might not be ready to make his season debut until late April or even early May, depending on how he progresses. Based on how well Rodriguez pitched in 2024, he's still worth stashing in all fantasy formats, but prepared for the possibility that he misses the first month. The former 11th overall pick in 2018 was also shut down last August with a lat strain.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) will play catch in camp on Tuesday as he begins his throwing program, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Rodriguez had been shut down from throwing in spring training due to right-elbow inflammation that will put him on the injured list to begin the 2025 regular season. The Orioles haven't put a timetable on when he might make his season debut, but if he doesn't suffer any setbacks after resuming throwing, it's possible we might see him at the end of April. The 25-year-old was on his way to a breakout season in 2024 before suffering a season-ending lat strain in early August. He's still worth stashing in all fantasy leagues, but his elbow injury this spring has certainly put a damper on his fantasy outlook. RotoBaller now has Rodriguez ranked as the No. 72 fantasy starting pitcher.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't need more imaging done on his elbow before he's cleared to throw again, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Rodriguez's throwing progression, which will be a "restart," is expected to begin early next week. "So it's going to take a while," Hyde said. The Baltimore Sun's Jacob Calvin Meyer writes that the Orioles haven't put a timetable on Rodriguez's return, but it's going to be longer than a month. Fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old to miss at least the first month of the season, barring any setbacks with his right elbow once he starts ramping up. He is dealing with elbow inflammation and was given a cortisone injection in camp. It's a tough break for a pitcher that was on his way to breaking out last year, too, before a lat strain in August ended his season early. Rodriguez's new elbow injury has dropped him all the way to No. 72 in RotoBaller's pitching rankings.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) received a cortisone shot and will be shut down for seven to 10 days. After this period, he will begin a throwing program. The 25-year-old has been dealing with elbow inflammation and will not be available for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as his timetable has not been defined. If he continues to make progress without facing setbacks, he may only miss a brief period of the season. Last summer, the 25-year-old logged 116 2/3 innings in the majors and held a 3.86 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP. He tallied 130 punchouts and held a strong 7.3 percent walk rate. When he is cleared to return, he will have a spot in the starting rotation and carry solid strikeout upside while pitching on a competing Baltimore team.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, triceps) will begin the 2025 season on the injured list, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Rodriguez will get second opinions on his elbow/triceps soreness, but this is obviously a big hit to his fantasy value with spring training winding down. The 25-year-old doesn't have any structural damage in his right arm, but Hyde said it's an injury that could keep him sidelined for "some time" Expecting Rodriguez to miss the first month of the regular season isn't far-fetched at all. It's a tough break for a pitcher that was having a strong sophomore season in 2024 before a lat strain he suffered in August kept him out for the rest of the year. When fully healthy, Rodriguez has the stuff to be Baltimore's staff ace. With Rodriguez sidelined, Cade Povich and Albert Suarez will battle for an Opening Day starting rotation spot.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (triceps) is dealing with right-triceps soreness and is being evaluated in camp, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The Orioles are expected to have more of an update on Rodriguez after the tests come back. The 25-year-old's velocity was notably down during his Grapefruit League outing on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, but he said he was not injured. While there's no need to panic just yet, it isn't great news, and Rodriguez could need a stint on the injured list to begin the 2025 season. We should have a better timetable on his return by the end of this week, but until then, expect Rodriguez's draft stock to fall. If Rodriguez were to open the year on the IL, either Cade Povich or Albert Suarez would likely take his rotation spot. A lat strain in August prematurely ended Rodriguez's sophomore season in 2024 after a great start to the year.

The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reports that Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez showed a significant drop in his velocity during his Grapefruit League outing on Thursday versus the Minnesota Twins, averaging 93.2 mph on his fastball and topping out at 95.3 mph. However, Rodriguez said he just felt "sluggish" and isn't attributing his drop in velocity to a physical or mechanical issue, but he "couldn't really get behind the ball today." The 25-year-old also said he isn't throwing at maximum effort yet. Rodriguez could be going through a dead-arm phase, which many pitchers experience in camp. Drops in velocity can often be the precursor to an injury, but for now, Rodriguez says he's fine. His velo will surely be scrutinized closely in his next outing. If healthy to begin the 2025 season, Rodriguez should be considered a low-end No. 3/high-end No. 4 fantasy starting pitcher.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez was working on his new pitch, a sweeper, during Thursday's practice. This sweeper is different from the slider that he relied on 15.8 percent of the time last season (third-most used pitch). Last season, Rodriguez logged 116 2/3 innings and saw his season cut short due to a lat injury in August. However, before the injury, the former top prospect held a 3.86 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. He tallied an impressive 130 punchouts and served up walks at a solid 7.3 percent rate. He also generated a 3.72 xERA and a .231 xBA, which suggests that he could see some minor positive regression during the 2025 campaign. Last season, his slider was ineffective, as it generated a high .270 xBA and a .513 xSLG. A new sweeper could not only strengthen his repertoire but could also increase the success of his slider. Fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old to be the rotation's ace during the 2025 season.

According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (lat) will be a "full-go" for spring training. The 25-year-old missed the final two months of the 2024 season with a lat injury. Over 116 2/3 innings of work last summer, the right-hander held a 3.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with a 13-4 record. Under the hood, the former top prospect generated a strong 30.0% whiff rate and 26.5% strikeout rate. In addition, he also generated a solid 3.72 xERA and .231 xBA, which were both above the average marks. This was a nice improvement compared to the 4.35 ERA and 1.34 WHIP he held during his rookie campaign in 2023. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during spring training, as the former 11th overall selection could operate as the Baltimore ace during the entire 2025 season.

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias is optimistic that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (lat) will have a normal, full spring training in 2025. Rodriguez's 2024 campaign ended early due to a right-lat issue, but it's no longer a concern. Specifically, the 24-year-old starter missed the final two months of the regular season for the O's, but he resumed throwing off a mound in September and should be full-go for spring training, barring a setback this winter. The former 11th overall pick in 2018 improved in his second big-league season, going 13-4 with a 3.86 ERA (3.66 FIP), a 1.24 WHIP, a career-high 130 strikeouts and only 36 walks in 116 2/3 innings over his 20 starts before injuring his lat. The rising young pitcher should once again be a coveted early-round target as a high-end fantasy starting pitcher now that he shouldn't have any injury question marks going into 2025.

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (lat), relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) and infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) will all be more or less full-go for the start of spring training next February. Rodriguez carries the most fantasy relevance of the trio as a high-end starting fantasy arm when healthy. The 24-year-old strained his right lat in early August and ran out of time to build his arm up and was unavailable in the Wild-Card series against the Royals this week. Rodriguez also missed some time with a shoulder injury in 2024. Bautista was a first-time All-Star in 2023 and saved 33 games, but he missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. When healthy, he should return as Baltimore's closer next year. Mateo had UCL reconstructive surgery on his left elbow in late August. If he returns fully healthy in 2025, he should settle into a utility role yet again for the O's.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (lat) won't make a return to the mound this season, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The right-hander has been working his way back from a strained lat muscle that he suffered in the end of July. It doesn't sound like he suffered a setback, but more that the team just ran out of time to get him ready to pitch. The Orioles were hopeful to at least have Rodriguez available out of the bullpen during a postseason run. That won't happen as Rodriguez will finish the season with a 3.86 ERA across 20 starts.