Grayson Rodriguez, the promising starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day due to tricep soreness. Manager Brandon Hyde noted that it's still uncertain if Rodriguez will need to start the season on the injured list or simply be delayed by a few days. This news adds to the Orioles' woes as they also lost key players Corbin Burnes and John Means from their rotation during the offseason. The O's are counting on Rodriguez, who has the potential to be a frontline starter, especially after a solid performance in 2024 with a 3.86 ERA and 130 strikeouts over 116.2 innings. However, injuries limited him during the playoff run, and with Kyle Bradish also missing significant time post-elbow surgery, the rotation depth is a concern. Despite losing slugger Anthony Santander to free agency, the Orioles bolstered their roster with new signings, including Tyler O'Neill and veteran pitchers Tomoyuki Sugano and Charlie Morton, while they hope to see the return of Felix Bautista after missing last season.