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Inks MiLB deal Rodriguez signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Rodriguez appeared in 14 games (one start) with Washington in 2021, struggling to a 5.92 ERA and 1.73 WHIP with a 20:17 K:BB across 24.1 innings prior to being designated for assignment and ultimately outrighted to Triple-A Rochester in August. He'll get another chance with the club in 2022 but will need to earn his way back onto the big-league roster.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez was designated for assignment Tuesday after he posted a 9.24 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in 12.2 innings across eight appearances since the All-Star break. The right-hander hasn't fared much better in the minors, as he has a 7.56 ERA and 1.79 WHIP in 16.2 innings across six appearances (five starts) at Triple-A Rochester this year, but he'll remain in the organization after he passed through waivers.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Rodriguez was designated for assignment by Washington on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez has struggled in August, allowing home runs in three of his five appearances while posting a 9.45 ERA across 6.2 innings. It's possible he attracts interest on waivers from teams in need of relief help, but it would not be at all surprising if he goes unclaimed given his recent struggles.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Effectively wild as long reliever Rodriguez has made four appearances in July, posting a 1.59 ERA over 5.2 innings with a 10:6 K:BB.

Impact The 27-year-old has had trouble finding the plate consistently throughout his career, so his ugly 19.6 percent walk rate in the majors this year is no surprise, but so far Rodriguez's 27.5 percent strikeout rate and .231 BABIP have limited the damage from the free passes. He should remain in a low-leverage long relief role in the second half.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four innings of one hit ball Rodriguez started Game 2 of Saturday's 2-1 doubleheader loss to San Francisco, allowing no runs on one hit and three walks with two strikeouts in four innings. He received a no-dec...

Impact Making his first start of 2021 and his first appearance since 2019, Rodriguez engaged in an abbreviated pitcher's duel with the Giants bullpen as the game was tied 0-0 after seven innings. The successful outing may have earned Rodriguez another start with Stephen Strasburg still injured despite being the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde back from COVID-19 list, Nats-Giants split DH

LaMonte Wade Jr. led off the eighth inning with an RBI single that broke a scoreless tie and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 to earn a split i...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract purchased by Nats Rodriguez's contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester and he could start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Impact He had been starting at Triple-A and is due to pitch, so even if he doesn't start Game 2, he figures to log multiple innings in some capacity during the twin bill. Rodriguez has a 7.56 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB in 16.2 innings at Triple-A.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting free agency Rodriguez (shoulder) was non-tendered by the Indians on Wednesday.

Impact The 27-year-old was dealing with lower back pain when he reported to summer camp in July and eventually landed on the 45-day injured list with a shoulder sprain. Rodriguez had a 4.63 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 33:21 K:BB over 46.2 innings during 2019 but has dealt with numerous injuries over the past couple years.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodriguez scheduled to start for Red Sox at Indians

The Boston Red Sox travel to Progressive Field to face the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 12, 2019

Jefry Rodriguez: Orioles' two home runs were not on mistake pitches

Jefry Rodriguez: Orioles' two home runs were not on mistake pitches

MAY 18, 2019 • Fox Sports

Jefry Rodriguez gets the good news that he's staying with big league club

Jefry Rodriguez gets the good news that he's staying with big league club

MAY 8, 2019 • Fox Sports

Tito's never had a doubt in Jose, pleased with Jefry Rodriguez's solid outing

Tito's never had a doubt in Jose, pleased with Jefry Rodriguez's solid outing

APRIL 24, 2019 • Fox Sports

Jefry Rodriguez feeling confident after Indians debut

Jefry Rodriguez feeling confident after Indians debut

APRIL 14, 2019 • Fox Sports

Terry Francona was impressed by how Jefry Rodriguez represented himself

Terry Francona was impressed by how Jefry Rodriguez represented himself

APRIL 14, 2019 • Fox Sports