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O’s option struggling pitching prospect Rodriguez

O's option struggling pitching prospect Rodriguez

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In April, Rodriguez allowed 11 earned runs in 24⅓ innings for a 4.07 ERA. In May, he has an 11.14 ERA, giving up 27 runs (26 earned) in 21 innings over five starts.

On Friday, the Texas Rangers tagged him with nine runs (eight earned) in 3⅓ innings on six hits — three of them home runs — and three walks. He struck out six in the 12-2 loss.

Akin, 28, is 1-1 with a 5.91 ERA in 13 relief appearances for the Orioles this season.

In 2022, Akin had a 3-3 record with a 3.20 ERA and two saves in 45 appearances (one start).