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Orioles Trade for Rodriguez to Address Injury Concerns

3/30/2026

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The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Jonathan Rodriguez from the Cleveland Guardians on March 29 to bolster left-handed pitching.
Rodriguez, a 2017 third-round pick, has batted .176 with two homers in 102 at-bats.
Cleveland received pitcher Rustad, a 2024 15th-round pick, who owns a 3.23 ERA in the minors.
Both players will join Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin addressing Baltimore's injury concerns with Heston Kjerstad on the injured list.

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The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Jonathan Rodriguez from the Cleveland Guardians on March 29 to bolster left-handed pitching.
Rodriguez, a 2017 third-round pick, has batted .176 with two homers in 102 at-bats.
Cleveland received pitcher Rustad, a 2024 15th-round pick, who owns a 3.23 ERA in the minors.
Both players will join Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin addressing Baltimore's injury concerns with Heston Kjerstad on the injured list.