Orioles place RHP Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) on IL

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The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation.

Rodriguez, 24, is off to a strong start to his second season. He is 4-1 with a 3.71 ERA through six starts, striking out 37 batters in 34 innings. He pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings in Monday's 2-0 win against the New York Yankees.

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