Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez will head down to Norfolk after he's struggled on the mound recently, posting an inflated 11.14 ERA and 2.10 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 21 innings in five starts in May. The 23-year-old has struggled with the long ball this season, surrendering 13 homers over his 10 outings. Rodriguez will now have an opportunity to get back on track with Norfolk before he inevitably gets another shot in the big leagues down the line. Keegan Akin was called up to replace Rodriguez on the major-league roster.

Rodriguez (2-2) allowed nine runs (eight earned) on six hits and three walks over 3.1 frames Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez coughed up three home runs Friday, including Corey Seagers' grand slam in the fourth inning that bounced him from the contest. Over his last five starts, Rodriguez has allowed a whopping 27 runs (11 home runs), raising his season ERA from 4.07 to 7.35 through 45.1 innings. It's hard to find a bright spot from Friday's start but the rookie's 13 swinging strikes marked the first time he recorded double-digit whiffs since April 29. Rodriguez will look to snap out of the funk in his next start, which is lined up to be a home matchup against the Guardians.

Rodriguez did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five frames during a 6-5 loss to Toronto in 10 innings. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez bounced back Saturday after allowing eight runs over 3.1 innings in his previous outing versus the Angels. It was his fifth start of the year allowing two or fewer runs, as 23 of the rookie's 29 earned runs have come in just four of his nine appearances. Overall, he boasts an ugly 6.21 ERA and 1.64 WHIP, but his 50:18 K:BB across 42.0 innings remains encouraging. Rodriguez's next start is projected for the opener of a three-game weekend set versus Texas.

Rodriguez (2-1) took the loss Monday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and three walks over 3.1 innings during a 9-5 loss to the Angels. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez served up a season-high eight earned runs Monday and has now allowed multiple home runs in three straight starts. The right-hander has been a hit-or-miss player during his first big-league stint, allowing four total earned runs in four starts (20.2 innings) while surrendering 23 runs over his other four appearances (16.1 innings). Overall, the rookie sports a 6.57 ERA and 1.73 WHIP, but his 44:17 K:BB across 37 innings is encouraging. Rodriguez will look to bounce back in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set in Toronto.

Rodriguez does not have a hard innings cap this season, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It will be a necessity to manage Rodriguez's workload after he was limited to just 75.2 innings last season because of a strained lat. However, it sounds like the O's don't have a strict number in mind, or at least not one they're willing to share publicly. Rodriguez went a career-long 5.2 frames and threw a career-high 101 pitches in his last start Tuesday versus the Rays.

Rodriguez (2-0) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Rays. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez held the first-place Rays at bay for the majority of Tuesday's outing, allowing just a pair of solo home runs as he improved to 2-0. The home-run ball has hurt Rodriguez recently -- he's allowed five homers in his last two starts (seven innings). He now sports a 5.08 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 41:14 K:BB through his first seven MLB starts. The 23-year-old Rodriguez is currently lined up to face the Angels at home in his next outing.

Rodriguez allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 3.2 innings against Kansas City on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez entered Thursday having pitched a combined 10 scoreless innings over his previous two appearances, but he couldn't maintain that momentum against the Royals. The right-hander served up three homers and five runs between the third and fourth frames, departing with two outs in the fourth inning having thrown 77 pitches. The eight hits and six total runs he allowed were both season highs, while the three punchouts were a season low. Rodriguez's ERA jumped from 4.07 to 5.46 as a result of the poor outing.

Rodriguez (1-0) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, scattering two hits and a walk over five scoreless innings in a 6-4 victory. He struck out a career-high nine.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie right-hander is still working on his efficiency, as he needed 91 pitches (59 strikes) to record 15 outs, but Rodriguez's results are beginning to match his prodigious talent as he generated an impressive 31 called or swinging strikes. He's got a 14-inning scoreless streak going, and through his first 24.1 frames in the majors the 23-year-old sports a 4.07 ERA and 34:11 K:BB. Rodriguez will look to build on his dominant run in his next outing, which could come next week in Kansas City.

Rodriguez did not factor into the decision Sunday, pitching five scoreless innings in which he allowed five hits and three walks during a 2-1 win the Tigers. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez allowed at least one baserunner in each of the first four frames, but he kept the Tigers off the board and was pulled after retiring the side in order in the fifth. It was the rookie's best performance of the season, and he lowered his ERA from 6.91 to 5.12. He currently sports a 25:10 K:BB through four starts (19.1 innings) and is tentatively scheduled to pitch again during a rematch against the Tigers in Detroit.

Rodriguez did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits with two walks over five innings in the victory over the White Sox. He struck out eight.

EDGE Analysis

Despite giving up two home runs in the first inning, Rodriguez bounced back by working in more of his changeup, racking up a career-high eight strikeouts. The 23-year-old didn't allow another run for the remainder of his outing, pitching solidly until being relieved in the sixth. While Rodriguez struggled early this season, this performance showcased his potential to become a dominant force on the mound with continued refinement of his approach. He will bring a 6.91 ERA and 1.60 WHIP into his next start, scheduled tentatively for the upcoming series with Detriot.