Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez, Andrew Kittredge to Miss Season Start Due to Injuries

The Baltimore Orioles will start the regular season without right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is dealing with discomfort in the back of his elbow and will be placed on the injured list. Manager Brandon Hyde confirmed that while it's not a ligament issue, tests are ongoing to assess the injury's severity. Rodriguez, who had a promising season last year with a 3.86 ERA, expressed feeling sluggish during his last spring start, raising concerns among fans. Additionally, reliever Andrew Kittredge will require arthroscopic knee surgery and will be out for several months. The Orioles are now evaluating their pitching depth, with Albert Suárez and Cade Povich as potential replacements in the rotation. The situation casts a shadow over the team's plans for the season, as they hope to navigate these early injuries effectively.