Elvin

Rodriguez

Rodríguez heads overseas in an effort to rebuild his long-term value after posting a catastrophic 9.15 ERA – 8.47 FIP – and 18/7 K/BB ratio across 19 2/3 innings over seven appearances (two starts) between the Brewers and Orioles this past season. The 27-year-old finished the year in the Diamondbacks’ system before they decided to decline his club option for 2026. There’s a chance he returns to the majors at some point down the road.

Rodriguez began the year with the Brewers before being designated for assignment in July and picked up by the Orioles. He posted a 9.15 ERA in 19 2/3 innings for Milwaukee and Baltimore before being designated for assignment again and claimed by the Diamondbacks. He would likely need to accept a minor league deal to remain in MLB.

The 27-year-old hurler was designated for assignment by the O’s earlier in the week. Rodriguez holds a 9.15 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and an 18/7 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings at the big league level between the Orioles and Brewers this season.

The procedural move frees up a spot on Baltimore’s 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Padres. The 27-year-old reliever was hit hard during his lone appearance with the Orioles. He figures to pass through waivers unclaimed.

Rodríguez was knocked around in his lone appearance with the O’s, giving up two runs on three hits in his inning of work. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the club at the Triple-A level. Rico Garcia officially joined the team’s active roster on Thursday and will take his spot in the bullpen.

Rodríguez returns to the majors to take Seranthony Domínguez’s roster spot after the veteran reliever was dealt to the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old posted a bloated 8.68 ERA across 18 2/3 inning (six appearances, two starts) earlier this season with the Brewers.

Rodriguez was then optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. He’s on the 40-man roster, so it’s possible the 27-year-old helps the Baltimore bullpen as a multi-inning option before 2025 comes to a close.

Rodríguez allowed six runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings on Wednesday and will now head back to the minors to allow the Brewers to bring up a fresh arm for their bullpen.

Rodríguez will give the Brewers a fresh bullpen arm. Craig Yoho was optioned back to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.

As tends to happen, Rodríguez loses his spot after saving the Brewers pen by throwing 68 pitches in relief last night. He pitched well, allowing one run and striking out seven. Still, he did have a 7.53 ERA through two starts and two relief appearances.