Johnathan Rodríguez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Dispatched to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact With Tyler O'Neill back from his concussion, Rodriguez will head back to the minors. Rodriguez saw 11 plate appearances with Baltimore, going 0-for-7 with three walks and one RBI.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Jackson hits 3-run homer in 8th inning as Orioles rally for 6-4 win over Guardians

Jeremiah Jackson’s three-run homer capped Baltimore’s six-run outburst in the eighth inning against Cleveland’s bullpen, sending the Orioles to a 6-4 win over the Guardians

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Joining big club The Orioles recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old joined the Orioles as a member of the taxi squad Sunday morning, and it didn't take long for him to be added to the active roster with Tyler O'Neill (concussion) landing on the injured list. Rodriguez should serve as a reserve outfielder while up in the majors.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' Zach Eflin aims for 2027 return after Tommy John surgery

Zach Eflin is looking forward to 2027, less than a week after Tommy John surgery on his 32nd birthday

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Traded to O's The Guardians traded Rodriguez to the Orioles on Sunday in exchange for Carter Rustad, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodriguez was DFA'd by Cleveland on Wednesday, but he reclaims a 40-man roster spot by moving to Baltimore. He'll likely begin his tenure with the Orioles at Triple-A Norfolk after slashing .312/.397/.515 across 373 plate appearances in the minors last season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Guardians add 1B Rhys Hoskins to active roster ahead of season opener against Mariners

The Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of first baseman Rhys Hoskins from Triple-A Columbus as the team got down to the 26-man active limit ahead of its opener against Seatt...

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Cleveland The Guardians designated Rodriguez for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in mid-March and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old played in 31 regular-season games last year and struggled to a .197/.260/.366 slash line in 77 plate appearances.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Johnathan Rodriguez's Option to Triple-A Raises Questions About His Career Outlook Four cuts were made by the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, March 15. And stealing the headlines was outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez, whose opt...

MARCH 15 • SI.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Impact Rodriguez played in 31 games for Cleveland during the regular season last year and had a .626 OPS with two home runs and a 28.6 percent strikeout rate. He batted .273 across 25 plate appearances during spring training failed to record any extra-base hits.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of errors lead to 2 unearned runs as Guardians lose AL Wild Card Series opener to Tigers, 2-1

Gavin Williams’ initial postseason start for the Cleveland Guardians did not go well last year

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Has role in playoff-clincher Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Rodriguez made his first start since being recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, and he gave the Guardians an early lift. His opposite-field, two-run homer in the first inning put them on top, 2-1. He later walked in the ninth as part of the rally that led to a walk-off win, which clinched a playoff spot for Cleveland. The Guardians can still claim the top spot in the AL Central on Sunday with a win or a Detroit loss.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has role in playoff-clincher Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Rodriguez, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, started in right field and game the Guardians an early lift. His opposite-field, two-run homer in the first inning put them on top, 2-1. He later walked in the ninth as part of the rally that led to a walk-off win, which clinched a playoff spot for Cleveland. The Guardians can still claim the top spot in the AL Central on Sunday with a win or a Detroit loss.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians clinch postseason spot with walk-off hit by pitch, complete historic turnaround

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said during the Guardians' 10-game losing streak in July that things would turn around

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

The Guardians clinched a postseason spot in the most bizarre way possible: a walk-off hit by pitch.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

Rangers vs. Guardians | Short Highlights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with 3-2 win over Rangers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Johnathan Rodríguez cleans up for the Guardians, delivering a critical home run in playoff clincher Guardians manager Stephen Vogt turned to Johnathan Rodríguez as his cleanup hitter for the first time in his career in Saturday's matchup wi...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Back with big club The Guardians recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez takes the roster spot of David Fry, who was placed on the 10-day IL after sustaining facial fractures in Tuesday's win over the Tigers. Rodriguez has appeared in 28 games for Cleveland this season, slashing .167/.214/.303 with one home run, six RBI, five runs scored and a 4:22 BB:K across 70 trips to the plate.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Fry recovering after sustaining broken nose, facial fractures after being hit in face by pitch

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry is recovering after being hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians add Carlos Hernández to roster and call up prospect C.J. Kayfus from Columbus

The Guardians added right-hander Carlos Hernández to the roster and selected the contract of first baseman/outfielder C

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Demoted to Columbus The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez will end up back on the roster at Columbus following C.J. Kayfus' promotion from Triple-A. Rodriguez has slashed .324/.408/.494 in 46 games with the Clippers, and if he recaptures his swing upon returning to the minors, he may find himself back in Cleveland before the end of the year.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kwan's two-run homer lifts Guardians to 6-4 win over Royals and doubleheader split

Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 to earn a doubleheader split

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Johnathan Rodríguez's double extends Guardians lead 3-0 against Royals

JULY 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Back on bench in Kwan's return Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Rodriguez went 2-for-12 with a solo home run, a walk and a double while starting in each of the Guardians' previous four contests, but he'll hit the bench Monday as Steven Kwan (wrist) makes his return to the lineup following a three-game absence to begin the second half. So long as Kwan remains healthy, Rodriguez looks like he'll be limited to the short side of a platoon in right field with Nolan Jones.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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