YERRY RODRÍGUEZ NEWS

Inks MiLB pact with Yankees The Yankees signed Rodriguez (elbow) to a minor-league contract Monday.

Impact Per Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, it's a two-year deal for Rodriguez, who is aiming to return around midseason after having Tommy John surgery this past spring. The 28-year-old reliever holds an 8.17 ERA and 33:19 K:BB over 36.1 innings covering parts of three seasons at the big-league level.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Pittsburgh The Pirates released Rodriguez (elbow) on Feb. 22.

Impact Pittsburgh cut Rodriguez shortly after he experienced right elbow soreness upon reporting to spring training. The 27-year-old right-hander previously made 16 relief appearances at the big-league level in 2024 between stops with the Rangers and Blue Jays, logging an 8.72 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across 21.2 innings.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Left-hander Andrew Heaney and Pirates finalize $5.25 million, 1-year contract

Left-hander Andrew Heaney and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $5.25 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Comes down with sore elbow Rodriguez is dealing with right elbow discomfort, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Fellow hurler Sean Sullivan is also battling an elbow issue and is considered farther along than Rodriguez, although it's not clear exactly how long either pitcher will be sidelined. Rodriguez is in Pirates camp as a non-roster invitee and the elbow injury could effectively end his chances of making the team.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Minor-league deal with Pittsburgh The Pirates signed Rodriguez to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Rodriguez, 27, appeared in 30 games at the major-league level from 2022-24 posting an 8.17 ERA and 33:19 K:BB over 36.1 innings. The righty reliever boasts a 28.3 percent strikeout rate during his time at the Triple-A level, so he has some bat-missing ability if he can just throw enough strikes.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Blue Jays outrighted Rodriguez (undisclosed) to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Rodriguez is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The right-handed reliever hasn't pitched for Buffalo for several weeks due to an undisclosed injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Jays The Blue Jays designated Rodriguez (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez has been held out of action at Triple-A Buffalo since August due to an unspecified injury, and it remains unknown when he'll be cleared to return to games. While he waits to return, his spot on Toronto's 40-man roster will be given to Brett de Geus, who was claimed off waivers from Miami on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured at Triple-A Triple-A Buffalo placed Rodriguez on its 7-day injured list Friday with an unspecified injury.

Impact The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Buffalo on Aug. 11, but he didn't make any appearances for the Triple-A club before being deactivated. If his injury proves to be a season-ending concern, the Blue Jays could rescind Rodriguez's option to Triple-A and place him on the major-league 60-day IL at some point to open up an extra spot on the 40-man roster.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact He'll head back to the minors to reopen a spot in the bullpen for right-hander Genesis Cabrera (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list. After being called up from Triple-A on July 30, Rodriguez made three relief appearances for Toronto, giving up six runs (five earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out four over three innings.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Just a day after being optioned to Triple-A, Rodriguez will now return to the Blue Jays to opening on the roster that was created when reliever Trevor Richards was traded to Minnesota on Tuesday. Rodriguez has posted a 7.71 ERA and 1.71 WHIP through 18.2 innings in the majors this season and will likely be limited to low-leverage appearances out of the Toronto bullpen.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Just a day after being optioned to Triple-A Rodriguez will now return to the Blue Jays to fill the absence created by Trevor Richards' move to Minnesota. Rodriguez has posted a 7.71 ERA and 1.71 WHIP through 18.2 innings in the majors this year and will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while in Toronto.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Rodriguez was needed for a 37-pitch relief appearance in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles, so he wasn't going to be available for at least a day or two. The Jays will replace him with a fresh arm.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors The Blue Jays recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez appeared in 12 games with the Rangers earlier this season, allowing 13 runs with a 12:11 K:BB over 17 innings. He figures to operate in low-leverage spots.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Toronto The Blue Jays acquired Rodriguez from the Rangers on Sunday for minor-league pitcher Josh Mollerus, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez was designated for assignment by Texas on Wednesday, and Toronto elected to acquire him via trade rather than risk a waiver claim. The 26-year-old will head to Triple-A Buffalo and serve as organizational bullpen depth.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Rangers designated Rodriguez for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The team needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster. Rodriguez holds a 6.88 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over 17 innings during his time in the majors this season and stands a good chance of clearing waivers.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact Rodriguez surrendered nine runs in his past three outings and will now head down to the minors. Overall this year he has a 7.90 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB over 13.2 frames in the big leagues.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening for Rangers on Tuesday Rodriguez will serve as the Rangers' opener for Tuesday's game in Houston.

Impact The Rangers had initially listed Cody Bradford as Tuesday's starter, but they've apparently reversed course and will go with Rodriguez first. Bradford is a candidate for bulk relief innings, as is Owen White.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to majors Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez is taking Grant Anderson's spot in the Rangers' bullpen. The 25-year-old has put up a 3.12 ERA and 6:3 K:BB over 8.2 frames with Texas this season and figures to occupy a low-leverage relief role.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Round Rock Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Rodriguez will head back to Triple-A after being called up Saturday. He appeared in four games while in the majors, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over 3.1 innings while striking out three batters over four appearances. With Glenn Otto (lat) returning to the major-league roster Friday, Rodriguez was the one booted from the Rangers' bullpen.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Rangers recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact With Jose Leclerc (ankle) headed for the 15-day injured list Saturday, Rodriguez will join the major-league squad and provide extra depth to the Rangers' bullpen. The 25-year-old reliever has made six MLB appearances this season, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts through 5.1 innings.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Texas optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez has allowed two earned runs in 5.1 innings of work this season out of the Rangers' bullpen. The 25-year-old right-hander should get another shot soon enough.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rangers Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez made four relief appearances for the Rangers earlier in the year but didn't do much of note, allowing two runs on four hits across four innings while striking out one batter and walking two. His 4.91 ERA and 16.9 percent walk rate in 15 outings for Round Rock suggest he'll be limited to low-leverage duty in the majors. Spencer Howard was demoted in a corresponding move.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Rodriguez allowed two runs in two relief innings during his brief time up in the majors. He's clearing out to make room for Monday's start, Cody Bradford.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Round Rock Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez will take the place of Jacob deGrom on the roster after deGrom was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his right elbow. In seven appearances, Rodriguez has registered a 1.93 ERA with a 14:3 K:BB over 9.1 innings with Round Rock, and he pitched a scoreless inning with the Rangers in his only appearance. He'll likely be a middle-innings option for Texas while with the club.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent out to Round Rock The Rangers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez, who made one appearance out of the Texas bullpen in 2022 in what was his MLB debut, fell short in his bid for a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster after he was tagged for five runs (four earned) on five hits and one walk across three innings in Cactus League play.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE