Grayson Rodriguez makes a surprising admission about the LA trade
The The Los Angeles Angels began the offseason with a surprising tradeacquiring Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles for Taylor Ward. Perhaps the only thing more shocking is Rodriguez’s recent revelation.
The the right-hander dealt with numerous injuries during his Orioles career. And yet, Angels he did not give him an overview before agreeing to trade, via Foul Territori.
“I got the call, ‘You’ve been traded to the Angels, it’s a done deal.’ “There are no physical examinations,” Rodriguez said. “We’re ready to go.”
Rodriguez is convinced that he is completely healthy and will be ready for spring training. Angels also have to be completely sure while agreeing to the trade. However, it’s certainly a risk for Los Angeles given Rodriguez’s injury history.
The right-hander missed the entire 2025 season with elbow and lat injuries, eventually undergoing surgery for the previous problem. He’s had plenty of time to mend the injury, but Rodriguez is a bit of an oddball entering the 2026 season.
Los Angeles was willing to take a chance, in part because it is under team control through the 2029 season. Furthermore, the last time Rodriguez was on the mound in 2024, he posted a 3.86 ERA and 130/36 K/BB ratio over his 20 starts.
Still, the Angels need Rodriguez to last all season to be a real asset. If he can stay on the diamond and put up the numbers he did in 2024 or better, then he would be a steal for Los Angeles. But based on his past injury situation, it’s a big if.
2025-11-21 20:43:00
