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Orioles prepare for major pitching moves after Grayson Rodriguez trade

The Baltimore Orioles desperately need pitching this offseason, so why did they trade one of their pitchers with the most potential?

The Baltimore Orioles surprised the league when they traded Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward.

Rodriguez spent most of 2025 sidelined after elbow issues led to surgery, but moving a young, cost-controlled starter still created a significant void at the top of a rotation that already needed to add arms to compete in the American League East.

General manager Mike Elias has since acknowledged that the club must add “top” and “top-half” pitching, signaling a clear shift toward high-end arms rather than depth.

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