Elvin Rodríguez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Headed back overseas The Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization signed Rodriguez to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez held a 9.15 ERA and 18:7 K:BB over 19.2 frames between the Brewers and Orioles in 2025. He pitched in Japan from 2023-2024 and will head back overseas to continue his career.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option not picked up The Diamondbacks declined Rodriguez's $1.35 million option for 2026 on Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez was a waiver claim of the Diamondbacks in September but never made an appearance for them. The 27-year-old collected a 9.15 ERA and 18:7 K:BB over 19.2 frames between the Brewers and Orioles in 2025. Rodriguez pitched for Japan's Yakult Swallows for part of 2023 and all of 2024, and Romero notes that several teams in Asia have expressed interest in the righty.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Arizona The Diamondbacks claimed Rodriguez off waivers from the Orioles on Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez has been optioned to Triple-A Reno. The Orioles designated Rodriguez for assignment earlier in the week. He's appeared in seven games with the Brewers and Orioles this season, logging a 9.15 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kicked off 40-man The Orioles designated Rodriguez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The Orioles needed to create roster space with Jorge Mateo (hamstring) and Tyler Wells (elbow) returning from the 60-day injured list, so Rodriguez will be jettisoned from the 40-man roster alongside Corbin Martin. Rodriguez has posted an unsightly 9.15 ERA and 1.68 WHIP over 19.2 innings between Milwaukee and Baltimore this season, making it unlikely that another team targets him on waivers.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kicked off 40-man The Orioles designated Rodriguez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The Orioles needed to create roster space with Jorge Mateo (hamstring) and Tyler Wells (elbow) returning from the 60-day injured list, so Rodriguez will be jettisoned from the 40-man alongside Corbin Martin. Rodriguez has posted an unsightly 9.15 ERA and 1.68 WHIP over 19.2 innings between Milwaukee and Baltimore this season, making it unlikely that another team targets him on waivers.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Norfolk The Orioles optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the active roster for Rico Garcia, who was claimed off waivers. Rodriguez was a waiver claim himself last month and gave up two runs over one inning in his lone appearance with the Orioles this season.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors The Orioles recalled Rodriguez from Double-A Chesapeake on Tuesday.

Impact Rodriguez has thrown 2.2 innings of one-run ball with the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate since joining the organization in mid-July. He'll now join the big-league bullpen for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, though he will almost certainly be limited to low-leverage outings after turning in an 8.68 ERA in 18.2 innings with the Brewers. Yaramil Hiraldo was optioned to Double-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' latest roster move a gamble on frustratingly inconsistent former Brewers arm The Baltimore Orioles made a waiver claim on Wednesday and added Elvin Rodriguez after he was designated for assignment by the Brewers.

JULY 16, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Scooped up by Orioles on waivers The Orioles claimed Rodriguez off waivers from the Brewers on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact After spending a chunk of 2023 and all of 2024 pitching in Japan, Rodriguez has yielded 18 runs with a 17:7 K:BB over 18.2 frames at the major-league level in 2025. He will report to Triple-A Norfolk, where he will give the Orioles some swingman depth.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Brewers designated Rodriguez for assignment Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Steward Berroa, who was acquired via trade. Rodriguez has made two starts and four relief appearances for the Brewers this season, allowing 18 runs with a 17:7 K:BB over 18.2 frames.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers option Elvin Rodríguez to minors and send Aaron Civale on rehab assignment

The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned right-hander Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Heading back to Triple-A Milwaukee optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

Impact After giving up six earned runs in 3.1 innings of long relief in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Astros, Rodriguez was unlikely to be available out of the bullpen for the next few days, so Milwaukee will remove him from the 26-man active roster. Expect the team to call up another reliever from Triple-A in advance of Friday's series opener at Tampa Bay.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez and Peña help Astros trounce Brewers 9-1 to avoid a sweep

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Jeremy Peña homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers send right-hander Craig Yoho to minors while calling up Elvin Rodríguez

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Craig Yoho has been sent to the minor leagues two days after he walked four batters and allowed five runs in an inning of relief

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Back up with big-league club The Brewers recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez struggled in a stint earlier this season with Milwaukee, posting a 7.53 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 14.1 innings, though his 13:2 K:BB was more promising. The righty's biggest problem was the long ball -- he served up six homers during that four-game span. Rodriguez worked twice as a starter and twice out of the bullpen while previously up with the the big club, with his final outing being a five-inning outing in relief. He figures to serve in a swingman role now that he's back with Milwaukee. Craig Yoho was optioned to Nashville on Saturday to make room for Rodriguez on the roster.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers call up Logan Henderson as they seek reinforcements for injury-riddled pitching staff

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville to help a pitching staff dealing with multiple injuries

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Brewers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact After Tyler Alexander was tagged for eight runs (four earned) over four innings in Monday's start against the Tigers, Rodriguez came on in relief and tossed 68 pitches across five innings. The Brewers needed a fresh arm and recalled prospect Logan Henderson to take Rodriguez's spot.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saves bullpen in blowout loss Rodriguez struck out seven and allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks over five innings of relief during Monday's 9-1 loss to the Tigers.

Impact After yielding 11 earned runs over nine innings in his first two starts of the season, Rodriguez was moved to the bullpen late last week when Jose Quintana was called up from Triple-A Nashville. Rodriguez made a one-out appearance last Thursday in Colorado but was called upon for an extended piggyback outing behind starter Tyler Alexander on Monday after the latter pitcher was lit up for eight runs (four earned) through the first four innings. Per Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com, Rodriguez made use of a new pitch mix in Monday's appearance, scrapping the fastball-heavy approach he used in his first two starts and instead throwing sweepers and curveballs on 40 of his 68 pitches on the night. The adjusted pitch mix yielded strong results, but Rodriguez is unlikely to be reappointed to the rotation anytime soon, especially with Tobias Myers (oblique) on track to return from the injured list next week and Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) not being far behind him.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal shines as Tigers win 9-1 to hand Brewers their 3rd straight loss

Tarik Skubal struck out nine while allowing four hits and no walks in seven shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves to bullpen Rodriguez worked in relief in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Rockies, retiring one batter via strikeout and allowing a double to the other batter he faced.

Impact With Jose Quintana completing his ramp-up program at Triple-A Nashville and getting called up to make his Brewers debut Friday, Rodriguez ended up shifting to the bullpen. The Brewers' decision to drop Rodriguez from the rotation came as little surprise, as he had served up 11 earned runs on 14 hits and two walks over nine innings between his two starts. He'll likely see most of his usage in lower-leverage spots moving forward.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers visit the Diamondbacks to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Hit hard vs. Reds Rodriguez (0-2) took the loss Saturday against Cincinnati, allowing seven runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out two.

Impact It was a brutal night for Rodriguez, who surrendered four home runs in the loss. Through two starts, the right-hander has given up 11 earned runs on 14 hits across nine innings. Rodriguez figures to head to the bullpen or the minors as soon as the Brewers can return any of their six starters who are currently on the injured list.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Friedl leads Reds' resurgent lineup in 11-7 victory over Brewers

TJ Friedl went 4 for 5 and hit one of Cincinnati’s four homers off Elvin Rodríguez as the Reds’ lineup finally awoke in an 11-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds look to break 4-game losing streak, take on the Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds look to end a four-game losing streak with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Turang hits a 2-run homer, Brewers beat Reds 3-2 for 4th straight win after 0-4 start

Brice Turang hit a two-run homer, Tyler Alexander struck out six in 5 2/3 hitless innings for his first victory of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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