Eduardo

Rodriguez

Rodriguez also walked three and struck out four on the day, while registering a 27 percent whiff rate and 28 percent CSW. Only two of the hits he allowed went for extra bases, but one was a home run to Bo Bichette. Rodriguez simply struggled to find the zone, posting a 41 percent zone rate on his four-seamer. It wasn’t a terrible outing overall, and he’s probably a strong streamer next week in a two-start week against the White Sox and Marlins.

He allowed six hits, walked one and struck out five. Rodriguez has been effective in both starts since returning from shoulder inflammation, though not in a way that inspires a ton of confidence. It’s best to leave him in the free agent pool ahead of his next start against the Blue Jays.

Rodriguez exited an inning before the suspension, so his outing was unaffected. The left-hander struck out three and walked none in a solid first start back from shoulder inflammation. He left with a 3-2 lead, but that vanished in the sixth, leaving him with a no-decision. He’ll likely make his next start Wednesday against the Mariners. He’s not an option in mixed leagues just yet.

The 32-year-old southpaw has been shelved since mid-May due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. He’ll make his triumphant return to the mound on Friday evening against the Reds in Cincinnati. Tommy Henry was optioned to Triple-A Reno to free up a spot for him on the Diamondbacks’ active roster.

No word on the pitch count, which isn’t included in the league’s box scores. However, the important variable here is that Rodriguez got through the rehab outing without any issues and appears poised to rejoin Arizona’s rotation, possibly as early as next week. His return would likely bump Ryne Nelson, who has been pitching outstanding of late, back to the bullpen.

Lovullo mentioned that Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) would make one more rehab start to build up his pitch count and then could return to the rotation next week. That would mean Nelson would move back to the bullpen despite pitching better than a few of the starters currently in Arizona’s rotation. Hopefully one more good start might convince Lovullo otherwise.

Rodriguez threw a 55-pitch, three-inning simulated game earlier this week and appears to be close to returning to Arizona’s rotation mix. The 32-year-old southpaw hit the injured list earlier this month with shoulder inflammation. It’s possible he’ll make it back without requiring a minor league rehab start.

Rodriguez has progressed to flat-ground throwing and has yet to advance to a bullpen session. It’s an encouraging sign that the 32-year-old lefty has already resumed throwing after hitting the injured list last Friday with shoulder inflammation. We’re anticipating it’ll be at least a couple weeks before he’s back in Arizona’s rotation.

The 32-year-old southpaw felt something in his shoulder following Wednesday’s start against the Giants. No word yet on the severity of the issue or how long he’ll be sidelined for, but he’ll miss a couple of weeks at a minimum. Scott McGough was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move on Friday. Expect Ryne Nelson to assume Rodriguez’s spot in the Diamondbacks’ rotation.

The Diamondbacks scored eight runs in the first four innings, but Rodriguez still failed to win. In fact, the team has totaled 30 runs in his three starts this month with zero wins for Rodriguez. His lone victory in nine starts this season came against the Marlins on April 17. As much as they’d hate to do it with Rodriguez signed through 2027, the Diamondbacks have to be giving some thought to having Ryne Nelson replace him in the rotation. Nelson allowed two runs in three innings of relief today.