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.
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."
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Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: Perfect outing in season debut
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Rodriguez struck out five over 3.1 perfect innings during Friday's 2-1 loss against Atlanta.
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 additional opportunities with the Rays following the All-Star break.
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Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: Selected from Durham
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The Rays selected Rodriguez from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Rodriguez holds a 3.40 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through 45 innings across 10 starts in Triple-A this season. He recently returned from right elbow tightness, and now he'll head to the majors, although it's not clear what his role might be for Tampa Bay. Rodriguez has a bit of major-league experience already -- he pitched 29.2 innings for 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.
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Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: Returns from IL
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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 in his return to the rotation.
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.
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Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: To IL with elbow tightness
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Rodriguez has been placed on the 7-day injured list with Triple-A Durham due to elbow tightness, Bulls play-by-play voice Patrick Kinas reports.
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.
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Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: Gets NRI deal from Tampa Bay
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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.
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.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Removed from 40-man roster
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Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
Rodriguez appeared in seven games (five starts) for the Tigers in 2022 but won't stay on the 40-man roster through the offseason. He had a 10.62 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 25:15 K:BB across 29.2 innings.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Heads to minors after rough start
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The Tigers returned Rodriguez to Triple-A Toledo after he served as Detroit's 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with Seattle.
Rodriguez dropped to 0-4 after he started in the Tigers' 9-6 loss in Game 2, covering 3.2 innings and striking out five while allowing six earned runs on seven hits and two walks. The 24-year-old right-hander was routinely roughed up while making seven appearances (five starts) for Detroit during his rookie campaign, submitting a 10.62 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 29.2 innings overall.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Hammered by Mariners
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Rodriguez (0-4) took the 9-6 loss in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Seattle, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 3.2 innings.
Rodriguez was called up as the 29th man and followed opener Will Vest, recording the final out of the first inning with the bases loaded. His appearance progressively declined thereafter with a clean second, a one-run third, a two-run fourth and a three-run fifth as the 24-year-old has now lost each of his last four starts. He concludes the season with a 10.62 ERA and 1.92 WHIP with 25 strikeouts in 29.2 innings across seven appearances and five starts.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Up for doubleheader
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Rodriguez is serving as the 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners. He is expected to pitch in Game 2.
It remains unclear whether Rodriguez will work as a traditional starter or if he will follow an opener. He has a 10.04 ERA in 26 MLB innings and a 4.98 ERA in 99.1 innings at Triple-A. Rodriguez has not logged more than four innings in an appearance since Aug. 31 at Triple-A, so following an opener would greatly increase his chances of being the pitcher of record after five innings.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Set to join Detroit for twin bill
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The Tigers plan to recall Rodriguez from Triple-A Toledo to have him pitch in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mariners, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez is expected to be designated as the 29th man for the twin bill, but the Tigers haven't indicated whether he'll be in line for a traditional start in the nightcap or if he'll be deployed as a bulk reliever. Either way, Rodriguez profiles as the Tigers pitcher most likely to factor into any decision. Over 26 innings at the big-league level in 2022, Rodriguez has generated a 10.04 ERA and 1.85 WHIP.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Confirmed to start Thursday
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Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Rodriguez will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to start Thursday's game against the Guardians in Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Rodriguez will be rejoining the big club for the first time since mid-June, when he was optioned to Toledo after turning in an 11.21 WHIP and 1.81 WHIP over a four-game run in the Tigers rotation. The 24-year-old right-hander has found more success in his five outings since returning to Triple-A (3.33 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB in 24.1 innings), but he'll still make for a high-risk streaming option Thursday.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Blasted for 10 runs
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Rodriguez (0-1) allowed 10 runs on 11 hits and two walks over 4.1 innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Yankees.
Rodriguez turned in a pair of scoreless frames before things began to unravel in the third inning. Two of the four home runs he allowed came during the third, including Aaron Judge's solo shot with two outs. The other two were given up during the fifth and he was bounced from the contest after Matt Carpenter's two-run blast. Rodriguez's season ERA ballooned to 10.13 through 16 innings. He's currently projected for a home matchup with the Blue Jays next week.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Cleared to make next start
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Rodriguez (lower body) is listed as the Tigers' scheduled starting pitcher for Friday's road game against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
After striking out four Guardians through four scoreless frames in his second career MLB start last Sunday, Rodriguez was pulled in the fifth inning after developing lower-body cramping. The right-hander is apparently feeling fine again after some rest and getting rehydrated, so he'll be in the clear to make his third turn through the rotation this weekend. Detroit still has six starting pitchers currently residing on the injured list, so barring an implosion in New York, Rodriguez should have a good chance at sticking in the rotation beyond Friday's start.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Pulled with apparent injury
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Rodriguez was removed from Sunday's start against the Guardians with an apparent lower-body injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
The 24-year-old had allowed only two singles through four scoreless innings Sunday, but he appeared to tweak something when throwing his warmup pitches ahead of the fifth and subsequently limped off the field. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, leaving Rodriguez's availability for his next turn through the rotation up in the air.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Picking up another start
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Rodriguez is listed as the Tigers' scheduled starter for Saturday's game against the Guardians in Detroit, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Rodriguez will make a second straight turn through the Detroit rotation, more so because the Tigers currently have six starters on the injured list rather than as a result of his performance in his first MLB start Monday. Though the right-hander lasted five innings and took a no-decision against the Twins, he gave up four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four. How Rodriguez performs against the Guardians will likely determine whether he or Rony Garcia sticks around as the Tigers' No. 5 starter when Matt Manning (shoulder) likely returns from the IL next week.
Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and is scheduled to start Monday against the Guardians.
The 24-year-old made the Opening Day roster and pitched in one game for Detroit before being sent to Toledo, and he'll now rejoin the big-league club. Rodriguez has a 3.57 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 21:13 K:BB over 22.2 innings at Triple-A this year, and he'll now receive a look in the Tigers' starting rotation with the unit sustaining yet another injury. Eduardo Rodriguez (ribs) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Makes Opening Day roster
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The Tigers recalled Rodriguez from Double-A Erie on Wednesday and will include him on their Opening Day roster, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Rodriguez tossed 3.1 scoreless innings this spring, allowing only three hits and a walk while striking out two batters. With Jose Cisnero (elbow) being placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, the 24-year-old Rodriguez will crack the big-league roster for the first time in his career. He spent the majority of the 2021 season with Erie, struggling to a 5.83 ERA and 1.30 WHIP.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Heads to Double-A
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The Tigers optioned Rodriguez to Double-A Erie on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Rodriguez made a brief cameo at Toledo last October, but he otherwise spent the entire 2021 season at the Double-A level. He made 18 starts in total for Erie, submitting a 5.83 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 80:29 K:BB over 75.2 innings.
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Tigers' Elvin Rodriguez: Goes on 7-day IL
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Double-A Erie placed Rodriguez on the 7-day injured list Tuesday with an unspecified injury, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.
The Tigers transferred Joe Rosoff from Triple-A Toledo to provide Erie with another arm while Rodriguez is on the shelf. Over 16 starts with Erie this season, the 23-year-old Rodriguez has posted a 6.19 ERA and 1.35 WHIP.
