EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Could resume throwing soon Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday that Rodriguez (shoulder) will undergo an MRI this week to check his recovery progress, after which he could be cleared to resume a t...

Impact The left-hander was shut down from throwing in mid-April after he experienced renewed tightness in his shoulder, but Lovullo said the left-hander has recently been "feeling good." Rodriguez will require a lengthy build-up period before embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment, so he's likely at least a month away from making his season debut.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks lefty Eduardo Rodríguez feels tightness during bullpen session. Return to mound delayed

Eduardo Rodríguez’s return to the mound is on hold after the Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander felt some “tightness” during a recent bullpen session

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soft free agent market helps D-backs find angle to land Jordan Montgomery on $25M, 1-year deal

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MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearing mound work Manager Torey Lovullo said Rodriguez (shoulder) could throw off a mound within the next week, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Rodriguez is still expected to miss several weeks due to his strained left shoulder, but Lovullo said the left-hander's progress has been "very encouraging" so far. A quick return to mound work would make it easier for the Diamondbacks to build him back up quickly, although Rodriguez will likely need to throw a few bullpen sessions before the team starts thinking about a return date.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez will start season on IL with lat strain SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- D-backs left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, counted on to be the team’s No. 3 starter, was diagnosed with a lat strain and w...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Rodriguez exits early due to lat tightness MESA, Ariz. -- D-backs shortstop Elvis Andrus was the first to notice something was amiss with left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez on Tues...

MARCH 20 • MLB.COM

D-backs hope Rodriguez can aid return to fall glory SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The last time the D-backs played the Rangers, there was a lot of heartbreak in the Arizona clubhouse when the game was...

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

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JANUARY 30

D-backs sign Eduardo Rodríguez to four-year deal worth up to $100 million

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez have agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

E-Rod opts out, joins free agent starter pool (source) DETROIT -- Eduardo Rodriguez has joined this offseason’s free agent pitching market, opting out of the remaining three years of his contract...

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

A.J. Hinch's commitment, Eduardo Rodriguez's future and more on the Tigers' path ahead A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris painted an optimistic portrait of the Tigers' future at the club's end-of-season press conference.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns win in season finale Rodriguez (13-9) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over seven innings in a 5-2 win over Cleveland. He struck out five.

Impact Rodriguez managed to go seven innings for a second start in a row, picking apart the Guardians lineup to close out the season on a high note. The southpaw put up a 3.89 ERA across 81 innings after returning in July from a finger injury, which may have factored into his decline from the 2.64 ERA he managed in 71.2 innings during the first half of the season. Rodriguez finished the campaign with a solid 3.30 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 152.2 innings with 143 strikeouts.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses seven shutout frames Rodriguez (12-9) allowed five hits and four walks over seven scoreless innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over Oakland.

Impact Rodriguez found himself in trouble a few times but was able to put out fires all afternoon in the scoreless outing. He rebounded well after being tagged with nine runs in his previous two starts. The veteran lefty owns a 3.40 ERA on the year and a 4.08 ERA in 10 starts since the beginning of August. Rodriguez's next start is currently lined up to be at home against the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lined up for Sunday Rodriguez (back) is expected to start Sunday at Oakland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Rodriguez made an early exit from his last start Monday versus the Dodgers due to back spasms, but he threw a bullpen session Friday without issue and will be able to stay on turn in the Tigers' rotation. The 30-year-old left-hander has registered a 3.57 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 133:43 K:BB through 138.2 innings (24 starts) this season for Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing Friday Rodriguez (back) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Pressreports.

Impact Rodriguez was forced to exit his last start due to a back spasm, and he'll now test the issue to ensure he can take the mound Sunday against the Athletics. Manager A.J. Hinch suggested Rodriguez has fully recovered by saying that the team isn't "anticipating any problems."

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: JD Martinez Talks Beating Eduardo Rodriguez After Disrespectful Situation The All-Star veteran gets the last laugh against his former teammate.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tending to back spasms Tigers manager A.J. Hinch revealed after Monday's 8-3 loss to the Dodgers that Rodriguez was lifted in the fourth inning of the contest due to back spasms, ESPN.com reports.

Impact More specifically, Hinch described Rodriguez's injury as a "scap" or scapula spasm, as the southpaw had apparently been dealing with pain near his shoulder blade when he called for a team trainer to visit him on the mound Monday. The decision was then made to remove Rodriguez from the game, with the 30-year-old taking the loss after getting charged with five runs on five hits and one walk over three frames. Rodriguez is scheduled to be re-evaluated Tuesday before the Tigers determine if he's fit to make his next turn through the rotation, which would likely fall Saturday or Sunday versus the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

E-Rod (scapular spasm) uncertain to pitch again in '23 LOS ANGELES -- It had been billed as Eduardo Rodriguez’s first outing at Dodger Stadium since exercising his no-trade rights to scuttle a de...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tagged for five runs Rodriguez (11-9) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one over three innings to take the loss Monday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Rodriguez endured his shortest start of the season, and this was just the third time he's given up five or more runs. J.D. Martinez did most of the damage with a solo home run in the second inning and a three-run blast one frame later. Rodriguez's ERA jumped to 3.57 with a 1.17 WHIP and 133:43 K:BB through 138.2 innings over 24 starts this year. He's lined up for a more favorable road start in Oakland over the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

E-Rod's recent high walk rate 'not how he pitches' DETROIT -- Eduardo Rodriguez took the mound at Comerica Park on Wednesday night to the sound of A-ha’s 1984 hit, “Take On Me.” It was a popu...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Earns 11th win Thursday Rodriguez (11-7) allowed three runs on four hits across six innings to earn the win Thursday against the Yankees. He walked four and struck out four.

Impact Rodriguez matched his season high with four walks, but he was otherwise effective against New York to earn his second straight win and 11th of the year. The lefty had 13 or more wins in each of his last three seasons in Boston, but he fell back to just five victories in his first campaign with the Tigers last year as he missed significant time due to personal reasons. Rodriguez will look to keep rolling in his next scheduled start, which is slated for Wednesday against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Punches out seven in win Rodriguez (10-7) allowed one run on six hits and two walks over 6.2 innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the White Sox.

Impact The White Sox scratched across a run in the third inning but couldn't get much going against Rodriguez otherwise. Since the All-Star break, he's gone 6-2 with a 3.76 ERA across 52.2 frames. He still owns a strong 3.11 ERA through 21 starts this season. Rodriguez is currently projected for a road matchup with the Yankees next week.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields four runs to Astros Rodriguez (9-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks over 4.2 innings against the Astros. He struck out one.

Impact Rodriguez struggled to get through the Astros order and was unable to retire Alex Bregman specifically. In three at-bats against Rodriguez, Bregman collected a double, a two-run home run and a walk. The free pass was one of four dished out by Rodriguez, who set a season high in the category while tying his season-worst in strikeouts. The southpaw's tentatively scheduled to make his next start during a four-game home stand against the Yankees next week.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns ninth win in strong outing Rodriguez (9-6) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over 6.2 innings against the Guardians. He struck out six.

Impact Rodriguez bounced back from allowing six runs in his previous start to dominate the Guardians. The only blemish came in the fourth when Ramon Laureano singled with two outs to drive in the lone Guardians' run. Rodriguez nearly made it through the seventh but was pulled with two outs in the inning following an infield single by Tyler Freeman. Rodriguez now holds a strong 3.03 ERA on the season with a 1.08 WHIP and 115 strikeouts in 113 innings. His next start is currently scheduled for Saturday in a home matchup with the Astros.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE