Dereck Rodríguez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Clears waivers Rodriguez was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez was designated for assignment Monday and went unclaimed on waivers. As a result, he'll remain in Atlanta's organization and likely finish out the minor-league season with Gwinnett.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man roster Rodriguez was designated for assignment Monday.

Impact Rodriguez was torched for eight runs over two innings in a relief appearance Sunday in Miami to earn a fall off the 40-man and 28-man rosters. Lucas Luetge will be his replacement.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Atlanta selected Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact The 31-year-old was outrighted to Triple-A in late July after he delivered a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during his lone appearance with Atlanta, but he'll receive another look in the majors down the stretch. Rodgriguez has pitched to a 6.45 ERA across 44.2 innings (23 appearances) at Gwinnett, so he's likely to have a low-leverage role while up in the big leagues.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Atlanta jettisoned Rodriguez from their 40-man roster Monday, but he will stay in the organization. The right-hander has started and relieved during his time with Gwinnett in 2023.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Rodriguez was designated for assignment Monday.

Impact Atlanta needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster for Taylor Hearn. Rodriguez has made a total of three appearances in the majors this season between Atlanta and Minnesota but has spent most of the year at the Triple-A level. He'll now go through the waiver process.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Atlanta recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact With A.J. Minter (shoulder) landing on the 15-day injured list Saturday, Rodriguez will come up from the minors to take Minter's spot in Atlanta's bullpen. The 31-year-old righty holds a 5.79 ERA and 1.43 WHIP through 42 Triple-A innings this season, and he figures to serve as a depth piece while in the majors.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact He did not get into a game this time around with the big club after getting recalled Monday. Rodriguez has allowed one run while striking out one and walking two in 2.2 innings across two appearances with the big club this season.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Atlanta recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Rodriguez will be taking the 26-man active roster spot of rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Though Smith-Shawver had been serving as Atlanta's No. 5 starter, Rodriguez is expected to settle into a long-relief/mop-up role out of the bullpen, as Michael Soroka is likely to be called up from Gwinnett when Smith-Shawver's turn in the rotation next comes up Wednesday versus the Twins. After being claimed off waivers from Minnesota in mid-May, Rodriguez previously made one two-inning relief appearance for Atlanta before being optioned to Gwinnett.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Rodriguez will head back to Triple-A after being called up Saturday, pitching two scoreless innings while allowing one hit and walk with a strikeout in Sunday's 11-4 win over the Phillies. His return to Gwinnett opens a roster spot for Michael Soroka, who is set to make his season debut with Atlanta on Monday.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez will join Atlanta at home after the team claimed him off waivers from Minnesota on May 15. The right-hander has appeared in one major-league contest in 2023, allowing one run on one hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning against the Cubs on May 12. Rodriguez will slot in as an additional bullpen option for Atlanta, though he carries limited fantasy appeal.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves claim RHP Dereck Rodriguez off waivers The Atlanta Braves claimed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Monday and assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnet...

MAY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Finds work in new organization Atlanta claimed Rodriguez off waivers from Minnesota on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact Though the Twins optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, the organization seemingly moved him off the 40-man roster at some point thereafter, which made him eligible to be claimed off waivers. Rodriguez will now move on to an Atlanta organization that has had its rotation depth hit hard by the injuries this season, and the 30-year-old right-hander may not have to wait long for a promotion to the big club when a spot starter or long reliever is needed. Prior to his brief stint in the majors with the Twins, Rodriguez accrued a 4.66 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB over 19.1 innings at St. Paul.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to St. Paul Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodriguez was with the big-league club for a full week but made just a single appearance, giving up a run in two thirds of an inning Friday against the Cubs. Cole Sands will take his place in the bullpen.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors The Twins selected Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact With Tyler Mahle (elbow) shifting to the 60-day injured list Friday, Rodriguez will fill the open 40-man roster spot. The 30-year-old reliever holds a 4.66 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through 19.1 innings in Triple-A. The Twins will likely use him in a multi-inning relief role, but he could also be used as a starter if necessary.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be called up Rodriguez will be called up from Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins prior to Friday's game in Cleveland, Gavin Kahn of EnterSports Management reports.

Impact It's not clear at this point whose spot on the roster Rodriguez will be taking. The right-hander has posted a 4.66 ERA and 20:10 K:BB over 19.1 innings this year at St. Paul.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins open market Rodriguez elected free agency Oct. 6 following the conclusion of the season.

Impact Rodriguez was summoned from the minors in April and September, making one appearance for Minnesota during both of his brief call-up periods while giving up five runs (three earned) over 7.2 total innings. The 30-year-old right-hander will be looking to land a minor-league deal with the Twins or another organization this winter.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Off 40-man roster Rodriguez was outrighted off the Twins' 40-man roster Tuesday.

Impact The 30-year-old was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Rodriguez has made only two big-league appearances this year and allowed three earned runs with a 4:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dereck Rodriguez jumps into action, gives Twins effective short-term, short-notice relief Pitcher went from projected Saints starter in St. Paul to last available arm in Twins' marathon loss to Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes back to Triple-A The Twins optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact Fresh off his call-up from Triple-A on Saturday, Rodriguez proceeded to appear in long relief in the Twins' 7-6 loss in the second game of a doubleheader. He was the pitcher of record in the 15-inning loss, covering the final 3.2 frames and allowing two unearned runs. Since Rodriguez tossed 40 pitches in the outing and wasn't likely to be available out of the bullpen for a few more days, the Twins unsurprisingly elected to swap him off the active roster for a fresh arm in right-hander Ronny Henriquez, who was summoned from Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league bullpen Rodriguez was called up by the Twins on Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez made a single four-inning appearance back in April, allowing three runs. His 5.02 ERA in 89.2 innings at the Triple-A level hardly inspires confidence, but he'll be called on nonetheless with Trevor Megill heading to the COVID-19 injured list.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodriguez spent two days on the major-league roster earlier in the week, allowing three runs in four innings of relief. He owns a 5.97 ERA and a 15.6 percent strikeout rate since the start of the 2019 season, so it's no surprise to see him pass through waivers unclaimed.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Rodriguez was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday.

Impact Rodriguez joined the major-league club Wednesday and allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in four relief innings against the Dodgers. Although the right-hander was able to preserve some of the team's other bullpen arms with his lengthy outing Wednesday, he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Kyle Garlick's contract was selected by Minnesota.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Twins Rodriguez's contract was selected by the Twins on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Rodriguez spent the entire 2021 campaign at the Triple-A level and was unable to break camp with the Twins this year after serving as a non-roster invitee during spring training. However, the right-hander will now provide bullpen depth after Jharel Cotton was designated for assignment Wednesday.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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