ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will probably be shut down from throwing for at the least 10 days due to a gentle pressure in his proper shoulder, however Orioles common supervisor Mike Elias expects him to return earlier than the common season ends.
The Orioles put the 24-year-old on the 15-day injured record Wednesday. The transfer got here at some point after he was scratched from a begin at Toronto and returned to Baltimore for assessments.
“We’re optimistic the pressure is comparatively delicate,” Elias stated earlier than Saturday evening’s recreation at Tampa Bay, “We’re additionally hopeful that we’ll have the option get him again and working earlier than the tip of the common season.”
Rodriguez (13-4, 3.86 ERA) is tied for essentially the most wins within the majors this season.
“He is beginning to really feel higher, so it is a good signal.” Orioles supervisor Brandon Hyde stated.
Baltimore’s rotation can be with out Kyle Bradish, John Means and Tyler Wells for the season. The Orioles added beginning pitching depth on the commerce deadline by buying Zach Eflin and Trevor Rogers.
Baltimore’s first-round decide within the 2018 draft, Rodriguez went 7-4 with a 4.35 ERA in 23 begins as a rookie final season.
In different harm information, Elias stated Jacob Webb (proper elbow irritation) has nothing structurally regarding, and he’s hopeful it is going to be a brief stint on the injured record for the reliever.
Infielder Jordan Westburg (damaged proper hand) and reliever Danny Coulombe (left elbow) are additionally anticipated again in September.
Nearer Felix Bautista (Tommy John surgical procedure) will throw off a mound subsequent week. He will not be again till subsequent season.