Tigers add IF Kody Clemens, son of Roger, to 40-man roster
The Detroit Tigers added infielder Kody Clemens to their 40-man rosterNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NIVALDO RODRIGUEZ
Removed from 40-man roster Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
Impact The 24-year-old was claimed off waivers by Detroit in early August, but he's now been removed from the 40-man roster without appearing with the big-league club. He pitched 7.1 innings for the Astros earlier in the year but spent most of the season at Triple-A, where he had a 5.37 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 44:28 K:BB over 62 innings.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nabbed by Detroit The Tigers claimed Rodriguez off waivers from the Astros on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.
Impact Detroit had two openings on its 40-man roster in the aftermath of Friday's trade deadline, and the club opted to use one of them on Rodriguez, a 24-year-old right-hander who previously showed promise as a starter in the lower levels of Houston's farm system in 2019. Rodriguez made four relief appearances for the big club in 2021, but he otherwise split time between the bullpen and rotation at Triple-A Sugar Land, compiling a 5.93 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 25:16 K:BB across 27.1 innings. The Tigers' plans for Rodriguez aren't immediately clear, but he shouldn't have to wait long for a call-up to the big leagues if he quickly finds success at Toledo.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Rodriguez was designated for assignment by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Rodriguez was removed from the 40-man roster to help make room for the Astros' deadline additions. He's only allowed two runs in 7.1 innings at the big-league level this season but has more walks (four) than strikeouts (three).
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Moves back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Rodriguez was sent back to the minors presumably to clear a spot on the active roster for Lance McCullers (shoulder), who will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday versus the Rangers. Given that Rodriguez made only three appearances out of the bullpen after being called up from Triple-A on May 30, his demotion doesn't come as a major surprise.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in majors Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 24-year-old spent some time with the Astros in mid-April and will rejoin the team Sunday. Rodriguez allowed one run over three innings during his lone big-league appearance this season.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to alternate training site Rodriguez was optioned to the alternate training site Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was recalled by the Astros during the second week of the season and surrendered a solo home run over three innings during his lone appearance. Rodriguez could return to the majors later in the season as Houston rotates its bullpen pieces.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Recalled by Astros Rodriguez was recalled by the Astros on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Rodriguez made his major-league debut during the abbreviated 2020 campaign, and he'll return to Houston's bullpen after Enoli Paredes (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rodriguez made five relief appearances in 2020 and posted a 6.23 ERA and 2.42 WHIP in 8.2 innings.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to MiLB camp The Astros optioned Rodriguez to their minor-league camp Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rodriguez received the opportunity to make his big-league debut in 2020, but he didn't impress over his five appearances, logging a 6.23 ERA and 2.42 WHIP in 8.2 innings. The 23-year-old had worked as a starter in the minors prior to last season, so it's possible he slots into the rotation at either Triple-A Sugar Land or Double-A Corpus Christi.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to alternate training site Rodriguez was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 23-year-old was promoted shortly after Opening Day but struggled in his first taste of the majors, allowing four runs on 10 hits over 4.2 innings. Rodriguez had previously never played above High-A, so he's unlikely to be a significant factor in Houston's bullpen plans this season.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
