Ricardo

Rodriguez

The deal does not include an invitation to the major league side of spring camp. Rodriguez was non-tendered by the Rangers in November after being limited to just four appearances in 2018 due to right biceps tendinitis. If healthy, the 26-year-old will function as organizational bullpen depth for Texas in 2019. But he’s already expected to miss a chunk of the first half following December shoulder surgery.

The 26-year-old made just four appearances with the Rangers in 2018, posting a 4.05 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 3/1 K/BB ratio in his 6 2/3 innings of work. He’ll look to catch on elsewhere on a minor league deal this offseason.

Rodriguez, 24, holds a 1.34 ERA and 61/10 K/BB ratio over 47 innings between High- and Double-A this season. He’ll be making his major league debut when he gets into a game.

Rodriguez is on the 60-day disabled list with a right biceps injury and isn’t eligible to return until the end of this month. But he should be ready then.

There is no timetable for his return. Rodriguez posted excellent numbers last year in the minor leagues but struggled in his first major league appearances with the Rangers.

Rodriguez is out with a biceps injury. He figures to see time in the Rangers bullpen later this year if he can get healthy.

The Rangers were forced to make the move after Rodriguez’s 30-day rehab window expired. The 25-year-old began the year on the DL with a biceps injury, but he posted a strong 0.82 ERA and 7/1 K/BB ratio over 11 innings between Double- and Triple-A during his rehab stint. He could be an option for the Rangers’ bullpen down the road.

Rodriguez began the year on the disabled list with a biceps injury, but he’s pitched well on his rehab assignment, posting a 0.82 ERA and 7/1 K/BB ratio over 11 innings between Double- and Triple-A. The Rangers have the ability to activate him from the disabled list and keep him in the minors for now. He’s on the 60-day disabled list, so the Rangers will have to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

Rodriguez will join the Rangers’ bullpen ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Tigers. The 25-year-old was sporting a 1.93 ERA and 17/3 K/BB ratio in 18 2/3 innings of relief this season at Round Rock.

Rodriguez has allowed just one unearned run over 12 relief appearances for Round Rock this season. He’ll be making his first appearance for the Rangers this season when he gets into a game.