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To IL with strained forearm The Rays placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right forearm strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's not clear when Rodriguez was hurt, but he last made an appearance Monday in Boston, tossing a scoreless frame despite two hits and a walk. He will be eligible for activation June 25, but given the nature of the injury, it's possible Rodriguez will need more time than that.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL with strained forearm The Rays placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right forearm strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's not clear when Rodriguez was hurt, but he last made an appearance Monday in Boston, tossing a scoreless frame despite giving up two hits and a walk. He will be eligible for activation June 25, but given the nature of the injury, it's possible Rodriguez will need more time than that.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aranda, Jansen HRs lift Rays to a 7-2 victory over Twins, extending winning streak to 6 games

Jonathan Aranda hit a three-run homer and Danny Jansen added a two-run shot as the Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to six games with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Caminero hits 3-run HR to back Baz as Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1

Junior Caminero hit a three-run home run in the first inning to back a strong start by Shane Baz, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for their fourth straight wi...

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Lowe and Mead homer, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 3rd straight win

Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead homered, Drew Rasmussen pitched six scoreless innings in a four-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for only their third three...

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Taylor Walls hits sacrifice fly in 9th as Rays rally to beat Astros 3-2

Taylor Walls hit a game-ending sacrifice fly and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Houston Astros 3-2

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Jake Meyers hits go-ahead HR, Josh Hader gets 12th save as Astros beat Rays 4-3

Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead home run, and Josh Hader stranded a runner on third in the ninth inning to preserve the Houston Astros’ 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Lowe homers in 1st game back since opening day and helps Rays beat Blue Jays 8-3

Josh Lowe had a homer among his three hits in his first game since getting injured on opening day, Brandon Lowe homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays...

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Marsh, Turner have RBIs in 10th inning as Phillies sweep Rays with 7-6 win

Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner each had two hits and drove in a run in the 10th inning to cap a comeback from four runs down and lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-6 win over the...

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Looking dominant to start season Rodriguez walked two with no strikeouts while allowing no hits across a scoreless seventh inning Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact It wasn't Rodriguez's sharpest outing, but he has now gone six straight appearances without allowing a run and hasn't allowed an earned run in 12 of his 15 outings for the season. He's a key setup man in the Rays' bullpen-he has six holds-but is unlikely to see many save chances, particularly while Pete Fairbanks is healthy.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

X-ray negative after Yankees' Ben Rice hit on left elbow by pitch

New York Yankees leadoff hitter Ben Rice bruised his left elbow when hit by an 88.2 mph slider from Manuel Rodríguez in the fourth inning of a 10-8, 10-inning loss to the Tampa Bay...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Williams blows 4-run lead in 9th, Rays beat Yankees 10-8 on Aranda's 2-run homer in 10th

Brandon Lowe tied the score with a two-run single in a four-run ninth inning off Devin Williams, Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yan...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Jazz Chisholm Jr. blasts ump after ejection from Yankees' 6-3 win over Rays

The Yankees rallied to beat the Rays as Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was ejected in the seventh inning, complained about the called strike three i...

APRIL 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jazz Chisholm Jr. blasts ump after ejection from Yankees' 6-3 win over Rays

Not getting save chances Rodriguez allowed one hit and struck out two across a scoreless inning to record a hold Thursday against the Guardians.

Impact Rodriguez has been used in high-leverage situations for most of the season, so he was a logical candidate to get save chances when Pete Fairbanks (lat) hit the injured list. However, he hasn't gotten a save chance in his last seven appearances, with Thursday's results also marking his first hold in that span.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Sunday Rodriguez (3-4) allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk to take the loss Sunday against the Padres.

Impact Rodriguez entered the game with the score tied at 3-3 in the ninth inning. He allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base, which was enough to allow the Padres to scratch across the game-winning run. Rodriguez has recorded two of the five saves for the Rays since Pete Fairbanks (lat) went down but has also suffered two losses and given up three earned runs across 7.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save Tuesday Rodriguez earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners, allowing a hit and striking out a batter over a scoreless inning.

Impact Rodriguez received the save opportunity Tuesday and converted for his second save over the last week. He's been a very trustworthy bullpen option throughout the season, posting a 2.28 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB in 27.2 innings but will remain in a committee for the closer role with manager Kevin Cash also giving save opportunities to Edwin Uceta and Garrett Cleavinger over the last 10 days.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first save Rodriguez picked up the save over the Athletics on Wednesday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Rodriguez took over with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and needed nine pitches to get through the leadoff batter before ultimately retiring the side in order for his first save of the campaign. Rodriguez now appears to be working in a closer-by-committee situation with Pete Fairbanks on the injured list due to a lat strain, as Edwin Uceta recorded the Rays' previous save on Aug. 20. The 28-year-old right-hander is still yet to allow a run in August, posting a 10:3 K:BB over that seven-inning stretch (eight appearances).

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Durham The Rays recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The Rays traded Phil Maton to the Mets on Tuesday, so Rodriguez will now be called upon to fill the vacancy in Tampa Bay's bullpen. The 27-year-old righty allowed three earned runs in 9.2 innings during a brief stint in the majors earlier this year, and he's posted an impressive 1.09 ERA and 1.03 WHIP through 24.2 innings at Durham. He'll likely be used in middle relief while with the Rays.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Rays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Rodriguez was competing for a spot in the bullpen but will head to Durham for now. He should still wind up spending a good amount of time with the big club this season.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Tampa Bay The Cubs traded Rodriguez and Adrian Sampson to the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for Josh Roberson, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodriguez looked like a promising young arm in the Cubs' system at one point, but he turns 27 years old this coming Sunday and has registered an underwhelming 4.42 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 38.2 innings of relief this season at Triple-A Iowa. He'll likely report to Triple-A Durham.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Rodriguez cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday,Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rodriguez went unclaimed after being designated for assignment on Friday. The right-hander put together a 3.29 ERA over 13.2 innings with an 8:9 K:BB in his limited time with the Cubs in 2022. He'll provide organizational depth in 2023.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster The Cubs designated Rodriguez for assignment Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rodriguez was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Julian Merryweather, whom the Cubs claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 3.29 ERA in 14 appearances with the Cubs while registering a 8:9 K:BB over 13.2 innings.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies fourth save Rodriguez retired the final two batters in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies to record the save.

Impact Rodriguez now has four saves since getting activated from the injured list on Aug. 26. He's seemingly moved ahead of Rowan Wick in the closer pecking order, though Brandon Hughes is also in the mix from the left side. With seven games left in the season, Rodriguez could squeeze out a little more fantasy value if he sees a few more save chances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records third save Rodriguez picked up the save in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Phillies with a clean inning. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact In his first appearance since blowing the save and earning the win against Pittsburgh on Sept. 23, Rodriguez was called upon to pick up the save with a runner on first base in the ninth inning. He delivered by getting JT Realmuto to ground into a fielder's choice and Alec Bohm to bounce into the double play to end the game and record his third save of the season. In 12 innings this season, Rodriguez has a 3.00 ERA and is 3-for-5 in save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second save Rodriguez struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his second save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact The 26-year-old has been tagged for a run in four of eight appearances since joining the big-league roster in late August, but he does have a win and a hold over that stretch in addition to his saves. With the Cubs evaluating talent ahead of 2023, Rodriguez appears to be getting a long look in a high-leverage role over the final weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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