Overview

• The surgery, tentatively scheduled for Aug. 11, will remove bone chips from Rodriguez’s right elbow and is not related to the ulnar collateral ligament.
• Rodriguez never threw a competitive pitch in 2025 and will miss the remainder of the season following the procedure.
• He has endured recurring right lat strains and elbow impingement since spring training, resulting in multiple shutdowns and a cortisone injection.
• General manager Mike Elias said Rodriguez is expected to be ready for spring training in 2026, positioning him as a cornerstone of Baltimore’s future rotation.
• His absence compounds the Orioles’ pitching shortages after injuries sidelined Kyle Bradish, Zach Eflin and other rotation arms this season.