Orioles Notes Rodriguez Coulombe Camden Yard

It has been just over a month since the Orioles placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat/teres strain, and pitching coach Drew French provided reporters (including ) with an update on Rodriguezs recovery proce s. Rodriguez threw his first bullpen se sion earlier this week, and French said were hopeful that well get a live [batting practice se sion] in and a rehab a signment started pretty soon. This would seem to put Rodriguez on pace for the late-September return that was by GM Mike Elias last month, though French left some wiggle room in stating whether or not Rodriguez would return as a starting pitcher. Jordan Bowden Jersey Were very hopeful to have him back in that capacity , French said, but obviously everything is on the table at this point, so [we] just kind of take it day-by-day and see where were at at the end . The calendar is naturally the i sue, as the minor league season concludes on September 22. The Orioles dont want to rush Rodriguezs throwing progre sion for fear of aggravating his injury or causing a setback, yet as French put it, we know were coming up against it right now in terms of having enough time for Rodriguez to build up his pitch count through minor league rehab starts. On paper, Rodriguez could perhaps bank a minor league start and then continue his ramp-up in the majors, perhaps as a piggyback starter at first. Since this would all have to come amidst the Orioles battle for the AL East title, it wouldnt be an ideal situation for either the team or the player. While Baltimore is a virtual lock to reach the playoffs, winning the division and earning a first-round bye is the Orioles preferred method of entry. That bit of extra break would allow the Os to line up their ideal postseason rotation, and gauge whether or not Rodriguez is fully fit enough to be part of said rotation. Rodriguezs spot as a playoff starter was all but a sured at the time of his injury, as the second-year right-hander has a 3.86 ERA and above-average strikeout and walk rates over 116 2/3 innings. and have playoff rotation spots booked, and any of Rodriguez, , or could be line for other starts depending on health, effectivene s, matchups, or however long Baltimores playoff run lasts. Another pitchers timeline is a little clearer, as is set to start a rehab a signment this Wednesday with Triple-A Norfolk. Coulombe went on the 60-day injured list in June after undergoing surgery to remove bone chips from his left elbow, and appears to be on pace to return to the Orioles relief corps before the season is over. Coulombe has been nothing short of outstanding since joining the Os in March 2023, becoming a trusted setup man on the strength of a 2.68 ERA in his 77 1/3 innings in a Baltimore uniform. has emerged as the Orioles top closing candidate since he was acquired from the Phillies at the trade deadline, helping stabilize a Baltimore bullpen that has been a relative weak link in terms of its overall middle-of-the-pack performance. Losing Coulombe for a big chunk of the year didnt help the bullpens cause, but his return should help further bolster the reliever depth chart heading into October. In other Orioles news, chairman and CEO David Rubenstein shared some details on the renovations planned for Camden Yards as part of (hat tip to Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun). The proce s is tentatively slated to begin during the 2025-26 offseason and take about four years before its completed.hopefully by the end of 28 we will complete all the retrofit of the stadium , Rubenstein said. The exact range of renovations isnt yet known, though Rubenstein suggested that the work will add a few more modern touches and amenities to Camden Yards. Wilson Chandler Jersey