"Rodriguez isn't even being shut down, with Fletcher noting that he still threw today, but it's concerning nonetheless. Injuries have been in the spotlight for Rodriguez in recent years. He made 43 starts for the Orioles in 2023 and the first half of the 2024 season. He hasn't made an official start since July of 2024, primarily due to shoulder issues."
"He underwent elbow debridement surgery in August of last year. He was flipped to the Angels early this offseason in a one-for-one-trade for outfielder Taylor Ward. After that deal, Rodriguez spoke about his health and seemed optimistic. He said that he had been dealing with bone spurs in his elbow for three or four years."
"Perhaps it will remain a fairly minor issue but the Angels don't have a lot of margin for error. They came into camp with a rotation projected to include José Soriano, Yusei Kikuchi, Reid Detmers, Alek Manoah and Rodriguez. Soriano and Kikuchi are fine but the group is fairly questionable after that."
Grayson Rodriguez, acquired by the Angels in an offseason trade from the Orioles, faces potential placement on the 15-day injured list before Opening Day due to a "dead arm." Manager Kurt Suzuki indicated Rodriguez will be slowed down, though he continues throwing and the issue doesn't appear severe. Rodriguez has struggled with injuries recently, missing starts since July 2024 primarily due to shoulder problems and undergoing elbow debridement surgery in August. He previously dealt with bone spurs in his elbow for years, which he believed contributed to shoulder stress. The Angels' rotation depth is concerning, with only Soriano and Kikuchi appearing reliable, while Detmers and Manoah show poor spring training performance.
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