Graysong Rodriguez returns to the mound tonight for the Orioles. The former top pitching prospect flashed potential in his first 10 outings, but a lack of control forced a return to Triple-A. Rodriguez allowed eight earned runs in two of his final three big league starts back in May.
Rodriguez appeared to find his stride with six shutout innings against the Durham Bulls on July 4th. The 23-year-old struck out 12 and did not walk a batter. Unfortunately, Rodriguez walked three batters during an abridged three-inning appearance his last time out.
There’s no doubt that a locked in Rodriguez could push Baltimore over the edge down the stretch.