Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge to Miss Start of 2025 Season Due to Injuries

Rodriguez faces uncertain recovery from elbow discomfort, while Kittredge undergoes knee surgery expected to sideline him for months.

Grayson Rodriguez, a key Orioles starter, is dealing with discomfort in his pitching elbow but has been assured it is not a ligament issue.
Rodriguez's injury follows a 2024 season where he posted a 3.86 ERA but faced multiple stints on the injured list due to shoulder and lat strains.
Andrew Kittredge, a newly signed reliever, will miss several months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery for cartilage damage in his left knee.
Rodriguez's velocity was noticeably down during his recent spring training start, prompting further evaluation and a trip to the injured list.
The Orioles will need to adjust their rotation and bullpen plans, with competitions for roster spots ongoing as the season approaches.