Orioles' Rodriguez and Kittredge to Start 2025 Season on Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles' pitching staff will face early challenges in the 2025 season as both starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and reliever Andrew Kittredge will begin the year on the injured list. Manager Brandon Hyde announced that Rodriguez is dealing with soreness in his right triceps and discomfort in the area near the back of his right elbow. Although the initial MRI showed no structural damage, the team is proceeding cautiously and seeking multiple opinions to determine the exact nature of the ailment. Meanwhile, Kittredge will undergo arthroscopic surgery on the cartilage in his left knee and is expected to miss several months. The Orioles are hopeful for a swift recovery for both pitchers as they navigate these early setbacks.
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Hyde expressed confidence that Rodriguez's injury is not ligament-related, which provides some relief. However, the team is still working to identify the specific issue and develop a treatment plan. "Having some discomfort in the back of his elbow, so we are still getting multiple opinions. It’s not a ligament issue, so we’re not concerned about that. But it’s going to result in some missed time," Hyde stated. Rodriguez, a former top prospect and 2018 first-round draft pick, showed promising development in 2024 with a 3.86 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 116 2/3 innings over 20 starts. As the Orioles await his return, they are focused on ensuring his long-term health and success.