No. 2 O’s prospect Rodriguez to be optioned (source)

SARASOTA, Fla. — Grayson Rodriguez should wait a bit longer for his MLB debut.

According to a supply near the scenario, the Orioles is not going to embrace Rodriguez on their 26-man Opening Day roster, because the membership knowledgeable the 23-year-old right-hander Monday morning he’s being optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Rodriguez is Baltimore’s No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 7 total prospect. The membership has not confirmed the news.

Early in camp, Rodriguez gave the impression to be among the many front-runners to safe one of many 5 spots within the O’s rotation. General supervisor Mike Elias acknowledged quite a few occasions heading into Spring Training that Rodriguez would have a powerful alternative to take action.

However, Rodriguez endured a number of robust outings late within the spring. After permitting just one run complete in 4 2/3 innings over his first two begins, he gave up 14 runs (11 earned) in 10 2/3 frames over his closing three outings. In every of these final three begins, Rodriguez was sturdy the primary time via the opposing group’s order earlier than operating into hassle.

Rodriguez probably would have reached the Major Leagues final 12 months, had he not missed three months on account of a proper lat pressure. He returned from the harm in September, when he made six begins, together with his closing three for Norfolk.

With Rodriguez heading to the Minors, it seems probably Tyler Wells might get the ultimate spot in Baltimore’s rotation. Kyle Gibson (the Opening Day starter) and Dean Kremer have already been introduced because the group’s first two starters. Cole Irvin needs to be a lock as nicely, whereas Kyle Bradish is a favourite to even be included.