Baltimore Orioles Face Rotation Crisis Amid Grayson Rodriguez Injury

The Baltimore Orioles are facing a significant pitching crisis as Grayson Rodriguez has been placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation, following a cortisone shot. This setback adds to their woes, with reliever Andrew Kittredge also sidelined and other pitchers like Kyle Bradish recovering from prior surgeries. The rotation is further challenged by the absence of key players, forcing the team to rely on veterans like Zach Eflin and Charlie Morton, neither of whom can be viewed as a true ace. Critics are highlighting the front office's failure to adequately address the rotation's depth, especially after losing ace Corbin Burnes to free agency. As the opening day approaches, the Orioles are in urgent need of reinforcements, with calls for signing veteran closer David Robertson to stabilize their bullpen. Although Tomoyuki Sugano has shown promise in spring training, the overall outlook remains concerning for Baltimore's pitching staff.