Biography Flash Grayson Rodriguez Angels Comeback Shoulder Recovery and Trade Impact

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Biography Flash Grayson Rodriguez Angels Comeback Shoulder Recovery and Trade Impact

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Grayson Rodriguez, the towering 26-year-old right-hander now with the Los Angeles Angels, is making waves in his injury recovery just as the team eyes a turnaround. Traded from the Baltimore Orioles this offseason for outfielder Taylor Ward, Rodriguez has been sidelined all 2026 season by right shoulder inflammation that landed him on the injured list before Opening Day, Yardbarker reports. But the buzz is building: on Monday, he faced live hitters for the first time since spring training, tossing about 30 pitches in what he called a big step, with just one up-down simulating two innings. He felt good afterward, per Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger via Yardbarker, though hes still building arm strength and likely weeks from a big-league return, possibly after a minor-league rehab stint, Halo Hangout notes.

This milestone has sparked real hope around the Angels trade, which looked lopsided when Ward raked four hits in a recent Orioles win over the Red Sox, MASNSports details. Rodriguezs history shines through his 2024 Orioles stats13 wins, 3.86 ERA over 116 inningsbut injuries have kept him off the mound since then, Covers confirms with his empty 2026 game log. No public appearances or social media posts from him popped up in the last few days, and the Angels staff, including Walbert Urena filling in admirably, is holding steady until Rodriguez and Alek Manoah ramp up, Halo Hangout adds. As the Angels host the Blue Jays and prep for the Royals, his steady progress could redefine their rotation and his career arc, potentially anchoring LA for years if he stays healthy.

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