ROUGNED ODOR NEWS

Cut loose by Yankees The Yankees released Odor on Aug. 1.

Impact Signed to a minor-league deal April 10, Odor was assigned to the Florida Complex League and was immediately placed on the 7-day injured list when rookie-ball play got underway May 4. Odor never ended up appearing in any games at the FCL level or for another affiliate before the Yankees cut ties with the 30-year-old. If Odor pursues a return to affiliated ball in 2025, he'll likely have to settle for another minor-league deal, though retirement or a move to a foreign league may be a more realistic next step.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Report: INF Rougned Odor signs with Japan's Yomiuri Giants After playing in the National League for the first time last season, veteran infielder Rougned Odor is set for more change after signing a c...

JANUARY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Released by Padres Odor was released by the Padres on Monday.

Impact Odor was designated for assignment last week and has now officially cleared waivers and hit the free agent market. There will probably be some interest in the 29-year-old, but he might have to take a minor-league contract.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres DFA Rougned Odor, demote Austin Nola The struggling San Diego Padres designated infielder Rougned Odor for assignment and demoted catcher Austin Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tues...

JULY 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

News and Notes: Padres DFA Rougned Odor, Jordan Romano is available to pitch tonight, and more The San Diego Padres made a roster move ahead of their three-game seri...

JULY 18, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Dropped from 40-man roster Odor was designated for assignment by the Padres on Tuesday.

Impact This move comes a few weeks after the Padres cut ties with Nelson Cruz. Odor was receiving semi-regular playing time out of the DH spot at one point, but he heads into DFA limbo having registered an overall .210/.306/.370 batting line with four homers and 18 RBI in 59 games (157 plate appearances) for San Diego.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Strange play; can't finish; defense wasted Rougned Odor burned by strange sequence; a small but big difference between Phillies and Padres; inconsistency in calls is what frustrates p...

JULY 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

On bench for afternoon game Odor will sit for the first portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Odor has featured regularly against righties of late but hasn't started against a southpaw all season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against Ranger Suarez. Odor could return to the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Taijuan Walker.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Odor is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact Odor seemed poise for an uptick in playing time when the Padres parted ways with Nelson Cruz earlier this week, but he's now been absent from the starting lineup five out of the last six games. Matt Carpenter will serve as the DH and bat eighth Friday versus the Mets and right-hander Justin Verlander.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Odor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Though he's on the bench for the fourth time in five games, three of the lefty-hitting Odor's absences have come against southpaw pitchers. Odor still appears to have the edge on the final spot in San Diego's regular lineup versus right-handed pitching, even though he owns a modest .214/.307/.393 slash line (96 wRC+) in those matchups on the season.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Odor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact With lefty Andrew Abbott on the hill, the lefty-hitting Odor will retreat to the bench for the series finale. Short-side platoon mate Nelson Cruz will serve as the Padres' designated hitter Sunday in Odor's stead.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making second straight start Odor is starting at second base and batting eighth on Friday in Cincinnati.

Impact After starting in right field on Thursday, Odor gets the call at his more familiar second base Friday. Odor was terrible in April but boasts an .821 OPS since the beginning of May and has seen starts at four different spots, including designated hitter.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Rougned Odor at DH over slumping Matt Carpenter The Padres' Matt Carpenter has one homer and 10 RBIs since May 1; Rougned Odor will serve as the DH in his place on Monday at the Giants

JUNE 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: Rougned Odor returns to lineup for series finale vs. Cubs Padres second baseman Rougned Odor back in lineup, just three days after groin strain

JUNE 5, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Starting Monday Odor (groin) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Monday versus the Cubs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Odor will be back in the lineup after exiting Friday's loss early with a groin injury and missing the last two games. The 29-year-old has produced a .310 batting average with three homers, 14 RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases over 42 at-bats since May 16.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts day-to-day, Rougned Odor could be available off bench No transactions before Sunday's game against Cubs as Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is day-to-day and Rougned Odor (groin) continu...

JUNE 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

May avoid trip to injured list The Padres believe that Odor (groin) may not need a trip to the injured list, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact As Cassavell notes on his report, this is an unexpected turn of events. Odor left Friday's loss to the Cubs after tweaking his groin while rounding first on a double, and Padres manager Bob Melvin told reporters that it was widely expected that Odor would need a stint on the injured list. The Padres will now wait a few days before making the decision, but the optimism suggests this could be a short stay on the IL if he is placed on the list early next week.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected against Cubs Odor (groin) is not in the starting lineup against the Cubs on Saturday.

Impact Odor suffered a left groin strain in Friday's loss to the Cubs, and Padres manager Bob Melvin suggested that Odor was likely to be placed on the 10-day injured list. That hasn't occurred yet, but the infielder will miss Saturday's game as expected. Ha-Seong Kim gets the start at second base and will hit seventh with Odor out.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 3, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Diagnosed with left groin strain Padres manager Bob Melvin told reporters after Friday's loss to the Cubs that Odor exited with a left groin strain, and he's likely to be placed on the 10-day injured list before S...

Impact "[Odor] gives us length in the lineup, has been great for us," Melvin said. "So, if you lose him for a significant period of time, it's going to hurt." Odor hurt the groin while he was rounding second on a double. Assuming he does go on the injured list, the Padres will make a corresponding transaction prior to Saturday's bout against Chicago.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Odor left Friday's game against the Cubs with an apparent injury, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. He went 2-for-3 with a run scored before exiting.

Impact Odor doubled into the alley in the eighth inning, but the infielder pulled up lame before exiting the contest. Ha-Seong Kim came in as a pinch runner, and for now, Odor should be considered day-to-day.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to bench versus lefty Odor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Odor has been occupying a regular spot in the lineup since Manny Machado fractured his left hand May 15 and eventually landed on the injured list, but with southpaw Braxton Garrett on the bump for Miami, the lefty-hitting Odor will retreat to the bench. Jake Cronenworth will fill in at the keystone for Odor, who had gone 6-for-26 with three home runs, a double, a stolen base, 10 RBI and five runs while starting in each of the past six games.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Sunday Odor went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Odor is now 9-for-28 with three homers and 14 RBI in his last seven games. The veteran infielder has certainly held his own while filling in for the injured Manny Machado (hand). Odor is now slashing .210/.289/.420 with four home runs and 17 RBI through 90 plate appearances this season.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helping to fill in for Machado Odor will start at second base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Odor appears to have emerged as the primary replacement in the infield for Manny Machado, who hadn't played since May 15 due to a hand injury before landing on the 10-day injured list last weekend. The veteran will pick up his fifth consecutive start Sunday, with three coming at the keystone and two coming at third base. Over his nine games in total since Machado exited the lineup, Odor has gone 10-for-31 (.323 average) with two home runs, two stolen bases, 12 RBI and three runs.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rougned Odor's home run averts disaster as Padres avoid a sixth straight series loss On a team with a high-priced infield that has performed below expectations, the hero was a veteran infielder who signed a minor-league deal.

MAY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM