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sports2 years ago

Orioles demote struggling pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A.

Grayson Rodriguez, a top prospect for the Baltimore Orioles, has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after struggling in his third start of May. The Orioles still expect the 23-year-old to become a top-tier MLB starting pitcher, but he needs to work on improving his fastball location and consistency. Left-handed relief pitcher Keegan Akin has been called up in his place. Rodriguez has posted a 7.35 ERA in his 10 appearances this season, with half being good and half being bad.

sports2 years ago

Orioles demote struggling pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A.

The Baltimore Orioles have sent top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk after he struggled in the big leagues, with a 7.35 ERA in 10 starts. In a corresponding move, the team recalled left-hander Keegan Akin from Norfolk. Rodriguez gave up nine runs in 3⅓ innings against the Texas Rangers on Friday, and has allowed 13 home runs this season. Akin, who had a 3.20 ERA in 2022, has a 5.91 ERA in 13 relief appearances for the Orioles this season.

sports2 years ago

Orioles send Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A after rough outing.

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned rookie Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk after he allowed nine runs in 3 1/3 innings in a 12-2 loss to the Rangers, raising his ERA to 7.35 through his first 10 MLB starts. Left-hander Keegan Akin has been promoted to join the club's bullpen, while the Orioles will need to decide how to fill Rodriguez's rotation spot moving forward.