At just 25 years old, Rodriguez was the 11th overall pick in the 2018 amateur draft and holds a career record of 20-8 with a 4.11 ERA across 43 major league starts.

The Orioles are already grappling with substantial injury issues among their starting pitchers, including Kyle Braddish, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Tyler Wells, who requires UCL repair surgery.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is set to undergo an MRI on his sore right shoulder after a canceled bullpen session on April 17, 2025.

This marks a significant setback for Rodriguez, who has not participated in a regular-season game since July 31, 2024, due to previous right elbow inflammation, despite making appearances during spring training.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde noted that Rodriguez had been experiencing shoulder soreness for a few days prior and stressed the importance of imaging to evaluate the injury.

In addition to Rodriguez's situation, Albert Suárez has been out since March 28, 2025, with a right shoulder problem, and Zach Eflin has not pitched since April 7, 2025, due to a right lat injury.