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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

Hits first career homer Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Friday's 8-6 win over the Athletics.

Impact Playing in his 35th game, Rodriguez went deep for the first time in his big-league career to start the scoring Friday. It's a good sign for the 25-year-old as he looks to finally find his footing as a MLB player. He is slashing just .136/.247/.198 with eight RBI and 30 strikeouts in 81 career at-bats between this season and last season.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodríguez hits 1st MLB home run, Cecconi has career night in Guardians' win over Athletics

Johnathan Rodríguez hit his first home run in the majors, Slade Cecconi went a career-long 8 1/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 8-6 on Friday night

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

First multi-RBI game of 2025 Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Houston.

Impact The 25-year-old righty-hitting outfielder drew the start versus southpaw Brandon Walter, and he enjoyed his first multi-RBI game of the season. With Lane Thomas (foot) on the injured list, the Guardians do have some extra reps to fill in the outfield for the time being. That said, Rodriguez has plenty of work to do if he wants to earn more playing time -- he's slashing a pitiful .152/.204/.239 with three home runs, two doubles, one triple and three RBI over 49 plate appearances.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians sweep Astros with back-to-back homers from Martínez and Ramírez

José Ramírez homered for a third straight game, Angel Martínez also went deep and the Cleveland Guardians got a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night to complete a thr...

JULY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Angel Martínez's grand slam in 10th inning gives Guardians win over Astros

Angel Martínez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros

JULY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Detroit All-Star Gleyber Torres exits game at Cleveland after taking elbow to the neck

Detroit All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres left Saturday’s game against Cleveland in the middle of the first inning after he took an elbow to the neck while sliding into second...

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

George Springer's 8th-inning grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians 10-6

George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6

JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Ortiz pitches Guardians to 4-2 win over Athletics

Luis Ortiz struck out 10 in six shutout innings of two-hit ball and José Ramírez capped a four-run second with his 900th RBI as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 4-2

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes hitless in loss Rodriguez started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Rodriguez was called up earlier this month for a second stint in the majors with hope that he could solve the season-long production issues from Cleveland's right fielders. He's been unable to fulfill the organization's hope, batting .160 (4-for-25) with a .472 OPS across 26 plate appearances.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes hitless in loss Rodriguez started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Rodriguez was called up earlier this month for a second stint in the majors with thoughts that he could solve the season-long production issues from Cleveland's right fielders. He's been unable to fulfill the organization's hope, batting .160 (4-for-25) with a .472 OPS across 26 plate appearances.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second straight start Rodriguez started in right field and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Reds.

Impact Rodriguez started both games since he was called up Sunday to replace a struggling Jhonkensey Noel. Both starts have come against left-handers. Rodriguez is set to take Noel's spot as part of a platoon in right field with Nolan Jones. Cleveland us getting league-low production from its right fielders, and the Guardians hope Rodriguez can bring some of that .902 OPS he had at Triple-A Columbus to the majors.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians option ALCS home run hitter Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus

Jhonkensy Noel, who hit a game-tying homer in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Cleveland Guardians

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians option struggling OF Jhonkensy Noel to minors The Cleveland Guardians optioned Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday and recalled fellow outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez from the C...

JUNE 8, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Back in majors The Guardians recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old made Cleveland's Opening Day roster accumulated just five appearances in the big leagues before being demoted in early April. Rodriguez has raked for Columbus since being sent down with seven homers and a .324/.408/.494 slash line in 46 games, and he could start out in the small side of an outfield platoon with Lane Thomas (foot) and Will Brennan (forearm) on the injured list.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez cracked the Guardians' Opening Day roster but has played sparingly, making just one start. He's being replaced on the roster by Angel Martinez.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez cracked the Guardians' Opening Day roster but has played sparingly, making just one start. He's being replaced on the roster by Angel Martinez, who was called up from Columbus.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Thursday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Royals and went unused off the bench.

Impact Cleveland had previously optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A on March 21, but the Guardians were able to add him back to active roster six days later after the team placed five players on the injured list prior to Opening Day. The right-handed-hitting Rodriguez could see occasional starts in right field or at designated hitter against left-handed pitching, though Cleveland went with Jhonkensy Noel and Kyle Manzardo at those respective positions Thursday against Royals southpaw Cole Ragans.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Impact Rodriguez entered camp with a chance to win the starting job in right field but had an up-and-down spring with a .200/.379/.400 slash line in 12 games. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut with 13 appearances for Cleveland last year, and he's likely to receive another look in the majors at some point in 2025.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In right field mix Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said Sunday that Rodriguez is in the mix for the available job in right field, Steve Stockmar of MLB.com reports.

Impact Add Rodriguez's name to the competition for right field, which also includes Will Brennan and Jhonkensy Noel. Rodriguez has done damage in the minors, including its highest level where the outfielder has a .295 average and 40 home runs over 165 games at Triple-A Columbus. "What he's done at Triple-A the last couple of years, we're excited about the future for J-Rod," Vogt said. Noel (Saturday) and Brennan (Sunday) have started the first two spring games with Rodriguez coming off the bench Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez started just three of 10 games during his most recent stint in the big leagues and none of them were consecutive. The 24-year-old will return to Columbus, where he will receive regular reps again.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in go-ahead run Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a walk and one RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Rodriguez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his major-league debut Tuesday. He was in the lineup again Wednesday and delivered his first hit, an RBI single, in the seventh inning to put the Guardians ahead 4-3. The outfield prospect slashed .276/.389/.449 with seven homers and 28 RBI over 43 games at Triple-A Columbus prior to his call-up. Rodriguez has started the last two games in right field, pushing Estevan Florial and Will Brennan to left field. The Guardians' outfield remains crowded, but Rodriguez at least has a chance to make an impression before Steven Kwan (hamstring) returns.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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