Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez Out for 2024 Season

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will miss the remainder of the 2024 season as he undergoes debridement surgery to remove bone chips from his pitching elbow. The injury, which began during spring training and persisted through multiple rehab attempts, forced Rodriguez's last appearance on July 31, 2024. The surgery is not Tommy John, so his recovery timeline is shorter, with hopes he will return by the start of the 2026 season if rehab progresses well. Rodriguez, a 2018 first-round pick, was in the midst of a breakout sophomore season, posting a 3.86 ERA over 20 starts. His ongoing health issues, including prior lat strains, raise concerns for the Orioles, who had relied on him as a key rotation member. The team also faces injuries to other pitchers, complicating their postseason outlook.