Overview
- Rodriguez felt elbow soreness on July 18 at the same site of his spring training inflammation, prompting interim manager Tony Mansolino to pause his throwing regimen.
- He has been out of regular-season action for 352 days, having last pitched for Baltimore on July 31, 2024.
- This latest setback extends a series of lat and elbow injuries dating to 2022 that have repeatedly delayed his full-season debut.
- Baltimore’s rotation holds a 5.16 ERA, the second-highest in MLB, after relying on Rodriguez to fill the void left by Corbin Burnes.
- Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, Cade Povich, Zach Eflin and Kyle Bradish are advancing through rehab assignments with returns expected in the coming days.