You don't want to totally change your opinion about players based on what happens in Spring Training, but you also don't want to just stick your head in the sand and avoid all new information. The whole point of these Friday newsletters is to try to differentiate between the noise of Spring Training and the stuff that might actually matter,

Hot Stove discusses the potential impact injuries to Grayson Rodriguez and Giancarlo Stanton and how to affects their teams

After downplaying a significant dip in his fastball velocity Wednesday, Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez reported soreness in his right tricep and underwent testing to determine the severity of the injury,

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Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is experiencing right triceps soreness and will be evaluated on Friday. Rodriguez reported the soreness on Thursday, a day after he pitched 1 1

The latest dip in velocity from Grayson Rodriguez apparently stems from a physical issue.Rodriguez is bothered by soreness in his right triceps, according to manager Brandon Hyde. He was evaluated today and the Orioles should have more information on Friday.

The recent injury to Grayson Rodriguez puts a damper on the pitching outlook for the Baltimore Orioles in 2025. Their offense has multiple winning players who have yet to reach their ceilings.

After losing Corbin Burnes and John Means over the offseason, the O's are counting on Rodriguez to step up, but it looks like he will be sidelined to start the year.

The Baltimore Orioles have been dealt a significant blow in spring training. They already lost Corbin Burnes in free agency, but right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will likely start the 2025 season on the injured list.