The Baltimore Orioles will be without one of their top starters to begin the regular season. Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with an issue near the back of his elbow and will begin the season on the injured list,

Brandon Hyde said one of Grayson Rodriguez’s goals in 2025 was to make more than 30 starts for the Orioles. The news Hyde relayed Sunday all but confirmed that goal won’t be achieved. The Orioles are shutting down Rodriguez from throwing after he recently received a cortisone shot in his throwing elbow.

Rodriguez, who is dealing with elbow and triceps issues, is slated to start the year on the injured list and is being shut down for the next 7-10 days.