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Records first win Rodriguez (1-2) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Wednesday against the Reds. He walked one and struck out three.

Impact Rodriquez earned his first MLB save earlier this month but he was the first pitcher out of the bullpen Wednesday, pitching the fifth and sixth innings in relief of Adrian Sampson. It looks like Rodriguez may be working in a flexible role for the Cubs, though that could be the case for most of the team's relievers -- the bullpen is a bit unsettled following the trade of Craig Kimbrel and Ryan Tepera at the deadline, as well as Dan Winkler getting designated for assignment. Rodriguez has been solid in limited work, recording a 3.38 ERA and 10 strikeouts across eight innings.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss Rodriguez (0-2) allowed four runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks while failing to record an out in Friday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Rodriguez entered Friday's game in the top of the 10th inning, and he allowed a two-run homer to begin the inning. The Cubs committed a fielding error, and he allowed a pair of singles to bring in another run prior to his removal. Although the right-hander picked up his first major-league save in his last outing, he's now been charged with losses in two of his last three appearances.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first MLB save Rodriguez worked around a hit to pitch a clean ninth inning and earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rockies. He struck out one.

Impact With the Cubs trading Craig Kimbrel, Andrew Chafin and Ryan Tepera before Friday's deadline, there was room in the bullpen for Rodriguez to make his MLB debut, which he did Friday. The 24-year-old now has his first save in the majors, and he could see more save opportunities with the Chicago relief corps fairly unsettled at the moment. Rodriguez did miss the entire 2020 season with a biceps strain, so he may see his workload carefully monitored even if he's able to earn a high-leverage role the rest of the way.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief Rodriguez (0-1) took the loss in relief Sunday against the Nationals after allowing one run on one hit.

Impact Rodriguez entered the game in the bottom of the ninth inning with a 5-5 tie but only lasted one batter, as Yadiel Hernandez greeted him with a blast to left center field that gave the Nationals a walkoff win. This was Rodriguez's second appearance of the season after being called up in late July following the trade deadline, and there's not a lot of clarity regarding his role going forward considering all the trades the Cubs made over the last few days.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Cubs Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rodriguez made his Triple-A debut at the end of June, and he tossed 7.1 scoreless innings across seven relief appearances. He'll be available to make his major-league debut out of the Cubs' bullpen after the team traded several relievers ahead of Friday's deadline.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Double-A Rodriguez was optioned to Double-A Tennessee on Friday.

Impact The 24-year-old missed all of 2020 with a right biceps strain and will open 2021 at the Double-A level. Rodriguez last pitched in 2019 and posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 65:17 K:BB over 47 innings at High-A.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available to pitch Wednesday Rodriguez (biceps) is listed among the available relievers for Wednesday's spring game against the Giants, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez suffered a right biceps strain in March 2020 that forced him to miss all of last season, but he's now healthy and could make his spring debut Wednesday. The right-hander could contend for a major-league bullpen spot after posting a 3.45 ERA and 65:17 K:BB over 47 innings with High-A Myrtle Beach in 2019.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs pitching prospect Manuel Rodriguez will undergo an MRI on his injured biceps Cubs pitching prospect Manuel Rodriguez will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his right biceps injury.

MARCH 2, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM