Apr 5, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Elvin Rodriguez (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
The Orioles on Wednesday claimed right-handed pitcher Elvin Rodríguez off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
In parts of three major league season, the 27-year-old is 0-6 with a 9.23 ERA in 14 games, seven starts, with Detroit, Tampa Bay and Milwaukee.
Rodriguez has allowed 19 home runs in 51 2/3 major league innings, more than three per nine innings.
His addition gives the Orioles 39 players on the 40-man roster.
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