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Rodriguez

The 34-year-old hurler hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since he appeared in two games for the Royals during the 2014 season. When healthy, he has proven himself to be valuable bullpen depth in the upper minor leagues, but the past few seasons have been plagued by shoulder issues. It’s a nice depth move for the Yankees.

Rodríguez was jettisoned from St. Louis’ 40-man roster earlier this month after missing the entire 2023 campaign due to right shoulder surgery. The 33-year-old righty will compete in spring training for a spot in the Cardinals’ season-opening bullpen.

Rodríguez missed the entire 2023 campaign after undergoing right shoulder surgery and wound up electing free agency after being removed from St. Louis’ 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday’s Rule 5 Draft roster deadline. The 33-year-old reliever hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2014, but figures to get an opportunity somewhere this offseason to compete for a roster spot as extra bullpen depth.

Nothing has changed in the recovery process for the right-hander, this was merely done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the club’s 40-man roster for James Naile. Rodríguez is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023 season following arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder earlier in the week.

Rodríguez is expected to be sideline for at least 4-6 months, which means that his season is likely over. The 33-year-old Rule 5 selection didn’t end up making an appearance for the Cardinals this season due to shoulder issues.

Rodriguez needed just nine pitches in the frame and also recorded a strikeout. The 33-year-old Rule 5 selection opened the regular season on the injured list due to right shoulder irritation, but he should be ready to rock soon enough.

Rodriguez opened the regular season on the injured list due to right shoulder irritation and will likely require a couple minor league rehab appearances before being an option for the Cardinals’ bullpen. The 33-year-old righty was picked up last December from the Yankees in the Rule 5 Draft after pitching in the Mexican League last year.

Rodriguez resumed a throwing program earlier this week after being shut down for a week due to right shoulder pain. The 33-year-old Rule 5 selection will open the year on the injured list for the Cardinals.

Rodriguez is back playing catch after being shut down for roughly one week due to right shoulder pain. The 33-year-old Rule 5 pick, who spent last year pitching in the Mexican League, figures to open the regular season on the injured list. There isn’t a definitive timetable for his return yet.

Rodriguez will be shut down from throwing for a week before being reevaluated. The 33-year-old was a Rule 5 pick from the Yankees in December and will remain with the Cardinals as he works his way back to health.