BALTIMORE — Another setback for the Orioles just as their starting pitching rotation appeared to be on the cusp of regaining full strength.
On Wednesday the club placed right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
In six starts this season, Rodriguez has posted a 4-1 record with a 3.71 ERA. The 24-year-old former first round pick last pitched Monday against New York, tossing 5.2 scoreless innings.
The move comes as the team activated a pair of starters.
Southpaw John Means is back on the roster, after being shelved the whole season with a forearm strain
It's unclear when Means will make his 2024 debut.
Baltimore is getting another boost with the return of all star Kyle Bradish, who will take the mound in Thursday's series finale against the New York Yankees.
Bradish has yet to make a start this season, following a 2023 which saw him place fourth in Cy Young voting.
Both Bradish and Means are coming off successful rehab starts in the minor leagues.
Meanwhile, righty Tyler Wells remains sidelined with right elbow inflammation, leaving the rotation less than fully healthy.
