Tony Mansolino is willing to talk about the weather and how miserably hot it gets in Florida. He loves to share stories about his two young sons, learning the sport through his father, Doug, and pretty much any topic that isn’t a guarded club secret.

With the Baltimore Orioles now limping into the middle of the season, the team might have to seriously consider significant moves at the deadline. As previously mentioned, the team’s pitching staff has been one of the weakest in the league despite their bullpen success.

This season has been one that the Baltimore Orioles probably want to end as soon as possible. Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has been working hard to return from a right lat strain. It appeared that Rodriguez might be on the good path toward getting back into MLB action this season.

Zach Eflin begins his injury rehab assignment Sunday at Double-A Chesapeake, as he works to return from lower back discomfort. Eflin will face hitters in Florida next Friday and “should be ready to go,

The Orioles have the second-worst starting rotation in MLB this season. The bullpen hasn’t been much better, ranking 25th of 30 teams. Injuries have taken a toll. Baltimore’s struggles on the mound and with injuries have forced the organization to dig deep into its pitching depth.

BALTIMORE—The Orioles are hoping to be healthier in the second half of the season, and several key players are going on rehab assignments or preparing to go. On Sunday, starters Zach Eflin (lower back) and Cade Povich (left inflammation) have rehab starts at Double-A Chesapeake for Eflin and High-A Aberdeen for Povich,

Bradish (elbow) will report to High-A Aberdeen on Thursday to make the first start of his rehab assignment, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

The Orioles’ roster could see a few spots open up for prospects like Coby Mayo and Samuel Basallo if they sell at the trade deadline.

Orioles injury report. LHP Keegan Akin (left shoulder inflammation) RHP Zach Eflin (lower back strain) INF Jorge Mateo (left hamstring injury) LHP Cade Povich (left hip inflammation)

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Austin Gomber (0-4, 6.03 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (7-5, 4.54 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 63 strikeouts)