Angels' Grayson Rodriguez Must Earn Rotation Spot After Injury-Plagued 2025

Angels manager Kurt Suzuki indicated that Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) will need to prove his health and earn a spot in the starting rotation. Rodriguez, acquired from the Orioles in November, was sidelined for all of 2025 due to lat and elbow injuries and has a history of health issues. While he seems likely to make the rotation if he can stay healthy, his past injury struggles make his readiness for the Los Angeles Angels' Opening Day rotation uncertain.