Orioles Place Grayson Rodriguez on Injured List

TORONTO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list due to right lat discomfort, compounding the challenges faced by the team's pitching rotation. This injury comes as the Orioles have already lost key pitchers Kyle Bradish, John Means, and Tyler Wells for the remainder of the season. The team has struggled with a sub-.500 record for nearly two months, prompting efforts to bolster their starting pitching at the trade deadline by acquiring Zach Eflin and Trevor Rogers. Rodriguez has been a standout performer for the Orioles, serving as the team's clear No. 2 starter behind Corbin Burnes. With a record of 13-4 and a 3.86 ERA, his absence is expected to significantly impact the team's performance. He was unable to make his scheduled start against Toronto on Tuesday night, a game that resulted in a loss, pushing Baltimore a half-game behind the New York Yankees in the competitive AL East standings. In addition to Rodriguez, the Orioles have also placed right-handed reliever Jacob Webb on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Both players' injuries are retroactive to Sunday, further depleting the team's pitching options as they navigate the final stretch of the season. To address these injuries, Baltimore has recalled left-hander Keegan Akin and right-hander Bryan Baker from Triple-A Norfolk, hoping to stabilize their pitching staff during this critical period.