The Angels acquired right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward on Tuesday night, potentially filling one of their rotation holes and clearing a corner outfield logjam.

Rodriguez missed all of the 2025 season dealing with an elbow injury, and he ultimately underwent surgery to have bone chips removed in August. Rodriguez is expected to be ready for spring training, an Angels spokesman said after the trade was announced.

General Manager Perry Minasian is expected to address the deal.

Rodriguez last pitched for the Orioles in July 2024, before a lat strain ended a promising season. Rodriguez, 26, had a 3.86 ERA through 20 starts before he was hurt.

In spring training this year, Rodriguez felt elbow discomfort during a March 5 Grapefrui

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