The Pirates released Rodriguez (elbow) on Feb. 22.
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.
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Pirates' Yerry Rodriguez: Comes down with sore elbow
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Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Rodriguez is dealing with right elbow discomfort, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Fellow hurler Sean Sullivan is also battling an elbow issue and is considered further 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.
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Pirates' Yerry Rodriguez: Minor-league deal with Pittsburgh
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The Pirates signed Rodriguez to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Blue Jays outrighted Rodriguez (undisclosed) to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
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 and remains on the Triple-A club's 7-day injured list.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: DFA'd by Jays
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The Blue Jays designated Rodriguez (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: Injured at Triple-A
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Triple-A Buffalo placed Rodriguez on its 7-day injured list Friday with an unspecified injury.
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.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: Moves back to Triple-A
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The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Blue Jays recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
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.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: Sent back to minors
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The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Rodriguez was needed for a 37-pitch relief appearance in the Blue Jays' 11-5 loss 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 Blue Jays will replace him with a fresh arm in Jose Cuas ahead of the second game of the twin bill.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: Summoned from minors
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The Blue Jays recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Blue Jays' Yerry Rodriguez: Shipped to Toronto
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The Blue Jays acquired Rodriguez from the Rangers on Sunday for minor-league pitcher Josh Mollerus, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez was designated for assignment by Texas on Wednesday, and Toronto elected to acquire him via trade rather than having another team with a higher waiver-wire priority scoop him up. The 26-year-old will head to Triple-A Buffalo and serve as organizational bullpen depth.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Rangers designated Rodriguez for assignment Wednesday.
Rodriguez was the odd man out after the Rangers needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster. He turned in 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.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rangers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Rodriguez was recalled by the big club for the third time June 18, but he did not make an appearance out of the Rangers' bullpen. Over 12 major-league appearances this season, Rodriguez has a 6.88 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over 17 innings. His move to Triple-A is to make room for Max Scherzer (back/thumb), who was reinstated off the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Sunday against the Royals.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Rejoins big club
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The Rangers recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
The right-hander was optioned to Round Rock in late May but will rejoin the Rangers ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Mets. Rodriguez has made 12 appearances for Texas this season and has a 6.88 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB over 17 innings.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Sent to Triple-A
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Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning Newsreports.
Rodriguez has a 6.88 ERA in 12 outings this season and hasn't pitched in nearly a week, and he'll now make his way to the minors. He'll serve as organizational depth with Triple-A Round Rock.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Earns win in extras
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Rodriguez (1-0) picked up Saturday's win in extra innings over the Angels. He walked one and struck out one over two scoreless innings.
The Rangers received seven innings of one-run ball out of the bullpen, including the final two from Rodriguez. The right-hander has put together six scoreless frames over his last two outings.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Provides needed innings
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Rodriguez threw four scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Guardians.
Starter Jack Leiter was bounced after 1.2 innings, and Texas needed its 29th-ranked bullpen (5.14 ERA) to get through the day. And they got it from Jonathan Hernandez (2.1 scoreless innings) and Rodriguez, who faced the minimum over four innings -- he hit a batter but followed it with a double play.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Brought up from Triple-A
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Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Rodriguez will fill the spot of Nathan Eovaldi (groin), who was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday. In six appearances with the Rangers this season, Rodriguez garnered a 10.50 ERA and a 2.50 WHIP with three home runs allowed.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Sent back to minors
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Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers on Monday.
The move comes one day after Rodriguez was knocked around for three runs while recording just one out in an appearance versus the Astros. He'll be replaced on the roster by Michael Lorenzen (neck), who will come off the injured list to start Monday in Detroit.
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Rangers' Yerry Rodriguez: Throws two scoreless
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Rodriguez allowed one hit and two walks (one intentional) while striking out two over two scoreless innings in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Cubs.
Rodriguez breezed through the seventh inning before working out of a bases-loaded, two-out jam. The right-hander has legitimate heat with a fastball that averaged 97.5 mph and topped out at 98.5. Rodriguez, who had command issues (4.0 BB/9) in 13 games for the Rangers in 2023, showed improvement in that area during spring training. The 26-year-old could be a weapon in the bullpen if he can locate his pitches with consistency.
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