Orioles' Rodriguez diagnosed with lat strain, will resume throwing in 'couple of weeks'
WASHINGTON — Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who has been rehabbing from elbow inflammation, has a strained lat muscle and is a 'couple of weeks' from resuming his throwing program, manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday.
Rodriguez started the season on the injured list because of the elbow issue, and a bullpen session scheduled for last week was canceled when he developed a sore shoulder. A second medical opinion sought after an MRI revealed the mild lat strain, Hyde said.
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