Elvin Rodríguez

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Elvin Rodríguez
Rodríguez with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2022
Tokyo Yakult Swallows – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1998-03-31) March 31, 1998 (age 25)
San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 10, 2022, for the Detroit Tigers
NPB: August 9, 2023, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–4
Earned run average9.55
Strikeouts30
NPB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record1–5
Earned run average4.09
Strikeouts23
Teams

Elvin Miguel Rodríguez (born March 31, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays.

Career

Los Angeles Angels

Rodríguez signed with the

AZL Angels, going a combined 4–2 with a 1.53 ERA over 58+23 innings. He split the 2017 season between the Orem Owlz and the Burlington Bees, going a combined 5–3 with a 2.91 ERA over 68 innings.[2] He was named the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Year.[3]

Detroit Tigers

On September 15, 2017, the Angels sent Rodríguez to the

Rodríguez made the Tigers'

40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens.[10] He elected free agency the same day.[11]

Tampa Bay Rays

On January 18, 2023, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.[12] In 10 starts for the Triple–A Durham Bulls, he registered a 3.40 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 45.0 innings of work. On July 7, the Rays selected Rodríguez's contract, adding him to the active roster.[13] He tossed 3+13 perfect innings against the Atlanta Braves that night in his season debut. The following day, Rodríguez was designated for assignment after it was revealed he had agreed to a deal with a Japanese team earlier in the week.[14] On July 9, Rodríguez was released by the Rays.

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

Rodríguez in 2024

On July 13, 2023, Rodríguez signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[15]

On November 28, 2023, Rodriguez re-signed with the Swallows on a one-year contract worth $750,000 for the 2024 season. [16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Fenech, Anthony (September 15, 2017). "Tigers nab Angels prospect to complete Upton deal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Beck, Jason (September 15, 2017). "Tigers acquire Rodriguez, complete Upton deal". MLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Tripodi, Chris (August 29, 2017). "Villa, Rodriguez headline Pioneer All-Stars". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  4. MLive.com
    . Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Henning, Lynn (June 3, 2018). "Rodriguez hints Tigers might have gotten prize in Upton trade". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  6. ^ Beck, Jason (November 19, 2019). "Tigers facing 40-man roster decisions". MLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  7. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  8. ^ Beck, Jason (November 11, 2021). "Why Tigers added Rodriguez to roster". MLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  9. ^ Woodbery, Evan (April 9, 2022). "Change of plans: Originally sent to minors, 2 Tigers pitchers relish an Opening Day in Detroit". MLive.com. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  10. ^ "Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes among six player cut from 40-man roster". freep.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "2022–23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. 13 November 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: Gets NRI deal from Tampa Bay". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  13. ^ "Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: Selected from Durham". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "Rays' Elvin Rodriguez: Heading to Japan". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  15. ^ "Acquired right-hander Rodriguez, professional baseball, Yakult". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  16. ^ https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/5270fa978ab9735113eee234f04ce159726729e5?source=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20231128&ctg=spo&bt=tw_up[permanent dead link]

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