ELVIN RODRÍGUEZ NEWS

Brewers call up Logan Henderson as they seek reinforcements for injury-riddled pitching staff

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville to help a pitching staff dealing with multiple injuries

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A The Brewers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact After Tyler Alexander was tagged for eight runs (four earned) over four innings in Monday's start against the Tigers, Rodriguez came on in relief and tossed 68 pitches across five innings. The Brewers needed a fresh arm and recalled prospect Logan Henderson to take Rodriguez's spot.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Saves bullpen in blowout loss Rodriguez struck out seven and allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks over five innings of relief during Monday's 9-1 loss to the Tigers.

Impact After yielding 11 earned runs over nine innings in his first two starts of the season, Rodriguez was moved to the bullpen late last week when Jose Quintana was called up from Triple-A Nashville. Rodriguez made a one-out appearance last Thursday in Colorado but was called upon for an extended piggyback outing behind starter Tyler Alexander on Monday after the latter pitcher was lit up for eight runs (four earned) through the first four innings. Per Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com, Rodriguez made use of a new pitch mix in Monday's appearance, scrapping the fastball-heavy approach he used in his first two starts and instead throwing sweepers and curveballs on 40 of his 68 pitches on the night. The adjusted pitch mix yielded strong results, but Rodriguez is unlikely to be reappointed to the rotation anytime soon, especially with Tobias Myers (oblique) on track to return from the injured list next week and Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) not being far behind him.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal shines as Tigers win 9-1 to hand Brewers their 3rd straight loss

Tarik Skubal struck out nine while allowing four hits and no walks in seven shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to bullpen Rodriguez worked in relief in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Rockies, retiring one batter via strikeout and allowing a double to the other batter he faced.

Impact With Jose Quintana completing his ramp-up program at Triple-A Nashville and getting called up to make his Brewers debut Friday, Rodriguez ended up shifting to the bullpen. The Brewers' decision to drop Rodriguez from the rotation came as little surprise, as he had served up 11 earned runs on 14 hits and two walks over nine innings between his two starts. He'll likely see most of his usage in lower-leverage spots moving forward.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers visit the Diamondbacks to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard vs. Reds Rodriguez (0-2) took the loss Saturday against Cincinnati, allowing seven runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out two.

Impact It was a brutal night for Rodriguez, who surrendered four home runs in the loss. Through two starts, the right-hander has given up 11 earned runs on 14 hits across nine innings. Rodriguez figures to head to the bullpen or the minors as soon as the Brewers can return any of their six starters who are currently on the injured list.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Friedl leads Reds' resurgent lineup in 11-7 victory over Brewers

TJ Friedl went 4 for 5 and hit one of Cincinnati’s four homers off Elvin Rodríguez as the Reds’ lineup finally awoke in an 11-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds look to break 4-game losing streak, take on the Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds look to end a four-game losing streak with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turang hits a 2-run homer, Brewers beat Reds 3-2 for 4th straight win after 0-4 start

Brice Turang hit a two-run homer, Tyler Alexander struck out six in 5 2/3 hitless innings for his first victory of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will get another start Rodriguez will get another start Saturday's against the Reds, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez coughed up four runs on six hits and one walk over four innings Monday against the Royals in his first start in the majors since 2022. The Brewers are in a tough spot as they navigate multiple injuries in their rotation, so they will give Rodriguez at least one more opportunity.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four runs in loss Rodriguez (0-1) allowed four runs on six hits and one walk over four innings Monday, striking out three and taking the loss against the Royals.

Impact Rodriguez got roughed up right out of the gate with three first-inning runs, and he gave up a fourth in the second frame when he gave up a solo home run to Maikel Garcia. Rodriguez was able to retire eight of the next 10 batters faced, but he wasn't able to get enough run support from the Brewers hitters to avoid the loss. He'll look to get off to a better start in his next outing, which is slated for this upcoming weekend against the Reds at home.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic sparkles in his first start since April 2023 as Royals trounce Brewers 11-1

Kris Bubic struck out eight in six shutout innings in his first start in nearly two years, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled Milwaukee’s home opener with an 11-1 victory over the...

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoping for 80 pitches Monday Brewers manager Pat Murphy said the team is hoping to get 80 pitches out of Rodriguez during Monday's start against the Royals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez got stretched out to 3.2 innings and 62 pitches during spring training and did not make an appearance during the Brewers' season-opening series against the Yankees, so around 80 pitches would seem to be attainable. He could be needed for additional starts as Milwaukee navigates a multitude of pitching injuries.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Royals

The Milwaukee Brewers come into a matchup with the Kansas City Royals as losers of three in a row

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees torpedo Brewers with 4 more home runs in 12-3 series-sweeping win

Aaron Judge homered in his first at-bat and Jazz Chisholm Jr. went deep twice as the New York Yankees have hit a total of 15 homers to open...

MARCH 30

Tabbed as opener Monday Rodriguez will start Monday's game against the Royals as an opener, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander hasn't pitched in Milwaukee's first two games of the season versus the Yankees, but he'll take the mound as an opener Monday with Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) and Tobias Myers (oblique) on the injured list and Jose Quintana still going through his spring ramp-up. Rodriguez had a 15:2 K:BB across 10.2 innings during spring training but surrendered nine earned runs, including three homers. He'll likely depart after an inning or two and won't have fantasy relevance.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MLB deal from Milwaukee The Brewers signed Rodriguez to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Rodriguez spent the last year-and-a-half in Japan with the Yakult Swallows, posting a 2.77 ERA and 67:25 K:BB across 78 innings. The right-hander has eight appearances under his belt at the major-league level, having allowed 35 runs in 33 frames.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Japan Rodriguez was designated for assignment by the Rays on Saturday and will head overseas to pitch in Japan, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact In an unusual sequence of events, Rodriguez reportedly had a deal with a Japanese team in place earlier in the week but was nonetheless called up by the Rays on Friday and proceeded to toss 3.1 perfect innings against Atlanta. The injury-plagued Rays' pitching staff could probably use him in the second half, but he'll be pitching in NPB on a deal which is apparently "lucrative."

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect outing in season debut Rodriguez struck out five over 3.1 perfect innings during Friday's 2-1 loss against Atlanta.

Impact Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Durham before Friday's game and was called on to replace Tyler Glasnow (cramps) in the sixth. The 25-year-old made the most of his opportunity by tossing 3.1 perfect innings against one of the best offenses in baseball. It's unclear if Rodriguez will get a shot in Tampa Bay's rotation following the All-Star break, or if he'll continue to be used as a long-relief option. Either way, he figures to get a few more looks after his stellar season debut.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Durham The Rays selected Rodriguez from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Rodriguez holds a 3.40 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through 45 innings across 10 starts in Triple-A. He recently returned from the injured list with right elbow tightness, and now he'll head to the majors to fill in as the fifth man in the Rays' rotation. Rodriguez has a bit of major-league experience already -- he pitched 29.2 innings with Detroit last season and put up a 10.62 ERA and 1.92 WHIP alongside a 25:15 K:BB. Ryan Thompson was optioned to Durham to clear a spot on the active roster, and Jose Lopez was DFA'd to clear a 40-man spot.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Rodriguez (elbow) was reinstated from Triple-A Durham's 7-day injured list Sunday and covered three innings while striking out two and allowing one run on three hits and one walk i...

Impact Rodriguez missed approximately five weeks due to right elbow tightness before he was cleared to rejoin the Durham rotation after making just one rehab start in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 25-year-old was on a limited workload Sunday, but he was generally efficient during his time on the mound, spotting 38 of his 55 pitches for strikes. Rodriguez doesn't have a spot on the Rays' 40-man roster, but he could nonetheless emerge as a starting option for the big club if he can stay healthy and continue to turn in quality results with Durham.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To IL with elbow tightness Rodriguez was placed on the 7-day injured list with Triple-A Durham due to elbow tightness, Bulls play-by-play voice Patrick Kinas reports.

Impact The 25-year-old righty logged a 3.43 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 46 strikeouts in 42 innings across nine starts for Durham before exiting his last start after 58 pitches with the injury. He is not on the 40-man roster, but had seemingly pitched himself into position for a return trip to the majors before this setback. Rodriguez should be considered out indefinitely.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Things clicking in new org Rodriguez has a 1.57 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 23 innings through four starts for Triple-A Durham

Impact Rodriguez was once a top prospect with the Tigers, but he was designated for assignment this past offseason and the Rays scooped him up on a minor-league deal. The Rays seem to be working their magic with Rodriguez and he could be an option in the big-league rotation later this season.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI deal from Tampa Bay Rodriguez agreed Wednesday with the Rays on a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Rodriguez, 24, struggled to a 10.62 ERA and 25:15 K:BB while allowing 12 home runs in a 29.2-inning sample with Detroit in 2022. The right-hander will try and win a spot on the Rays' staff in the Grapefruit League, but he faces an uphill battle to break camp with the big club given Tampa Bay's ample pitching depth.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE