Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: No match for Royals
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Rodriguez (3-5) allowed nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over 4.1 innings to take the loss Friday versus the Royals.
Rodriguez got off to a sour start, allowing three runs in each of the first two innings. He gave up a total of three home runs, including two to Vinnie Pasquantino. Rodriguez had a strong June, pitching to a 1.98 ERA despite a 1.32 WHIP over 27.1 innings, but the nine runs allowed Friday were a season high for the southpaw. He's now at a 5.78 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 87:27 K:BB across 76.1 innings through 15 starts. He'll try to get back on track next week in a start tentatively projected to be on the road versus the Padres.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: No-decision versus Marlins
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Rodriguez allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Marlins on Sunday.
Rodriguez threw 108 pitches (63 strikes) in the outing, but the Diamondbacks' bullpen cost him his chance at a second consecutive win. After returning from a shoulder injury, Rodriguez was sharp in June, allowing seven runs (six earned) over 27.2 innings while adding a 28:9 K:BB in that span. It's a significant improvement from where he was at before the injury -- his early struggles are still evident in his season-long numbers, as he has a 5.13 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 80:27 K:BB over 72 innings across 14 starts. The southpaw is set for a home start versus the Royals next week.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Dazzles in third win
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Rodriguez (3-4) earned the win Monday against the White Sox, allowing five hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out 10.
The veteran southpaw notched his third game of double-digit Ks and third quality start of the season with this 92-pitch performance. Rodriguez entered this month with an unsightly 7.05 ERA; however, things were better under the hood as evidenced by a 4.28 FIP and 10.5 K/9. He has been much improved so far in June, pitching to a 2.05 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 22 innings. The 32-year-old is scheduled to take his next turn in the rotation in Arizona's home series against Miami this weekend.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Falls to Toronto
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Rodriguez (2-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.
Rodriguez got off to a rocky start, giving up a leadoff homer to Bo Bichette in the first inning. The left-hander managed to settle in, holding the Jays to one unearned run over his final 3.2 innings, though Arizona couldn't overcome the early deficit in an 8-1 defeat. It's been an up-and-down year thus far for Rodriguez, who sports a 5.93 ERA with a 1.62 WHIP and 64:22 K:BB across 12 starts (60.2 innings). The left-hander is tentatively lined up to face the White Sox on the road in his next outing.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Delivers quality start in win
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Rodriguez (2-3) earned the win against the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 6.1 innings.
Rodriguez needed just 81 pitches to work into the seventh inning, earning his first win since April 27. The southpaw generated 14 swinging strikes and has allowed four earned runs over 11.1 innings since returning from the injured list Friday. He'll carry a 6.27 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB across 56 innings into a road matchup with the Blue Jays next week.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Efficient outing in return Friday
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Rodriguez gave up two runs on six hits and no walks in five innings before Friday's game against the Reds was suspended at 3-3 in the seventh inning. He struck out three.
Rodriguez worked rather efficiently in his first MLB start since May 14, throwing 48 of his 72 pitches for strikes while not issuing a free pass for only the second time in 2025. While he matched his second-lowest strikeout total of the year, the 32-year-old southpaw tossed at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer for the third time over his 10 outings. Rodriguez has a strong 55:18 K:BB through 49.2 innings, but his 6.70 ERA and 1.65 WHIP leave a lot to be desired. He'll look to improve his ratios his next time out versus the Mariners next week.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Activated ahead of start
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Rodriguez (shoulder) has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Friday's game against the Reds.
As expected, Rodriguez will take the mound Friday, marking his first start since May 14 after he dealt with inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Rodriguez owns a 7.05 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over 44.2 innings this season. Tommy Henry was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Starting Friday
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Rodriguez (shoulder) will start Friday's series opener against the Reds, MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez, who is on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, joined the Diamondbacks earlier this week and will be activated Friday. The left-hander's return comes at a key moment for the team, which lost Corbin Burnes (elbow) earlier this week.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: With team in Atlanta
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Rodriguez (shoulder) is with the team in Atlanta and scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
This should be considered the in-between starts throwing session for Rodriguez, who is expected to be activated from the injured list this week for a start Friday in Cincinnati. He made a rehab start in the Arizona Complex League last Friday and is ready to return to a rotation that just lost Corbin Burnes (elbow). The left-hander's body of work is 2025 is not inspiring; Rodriguez was placed on the IL with a 7.05 ERA and one quality start among his nine outings.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Could rejoin rotation this week
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Rodriguez (shoulder) is likely to return to the rotation this week, Nick Piecoro and Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic report.
The Diamondbacks haven't announced plans for the left-hander, but Rodriguez threw 4.2 innings during a rehab start Friday in the Arizona Complex League. After Ryne Nelson was needed for four relief innings Saturday, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed the righty would be returned to the bullpen instead of making a scheduled start Tuesday, per Arizona Sports. Rodriguez could be set to return Friday in Cincinnati, as Arizona has already mapped out its pitching plans for a three-game set in Atlanta to begin the week, per Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Mixed results in rehab game
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Rodriguez (shoulder) allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out nine over 4.2 innings Friday in a rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
After throwing a simulated game Monday, Rodriguez took the hill Friday for his first appearance in a formal game setting since landing on the 15-day injured list a little more than two weeks ago. The left-hander's nine strikeouts were positive, but all three hits he allowed were home runs. The Diamondbacks will assess the performance before considering the next step for Rodriguez, who can be activated at any time.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Throwing in ACL game Friday
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Rodriguez (shoulder) is expected to start in a game at the Arizona Complex League on Friday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
Rodriguez is coming off a 55-pitch simulated game last Saturday and will get a chance to build upon that Friday in the ACL. The left-hander could rejoin the Diamondbacks rotation in time for next week's road series in Atlanta, although the team has not confirmed if additional starts (if any) may be required. That will likely be determined following Friday's outing.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Needs more time to build up
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Rodriguez (shoulder) is expected to make another rehab appearance before being activated from the 15-day injured list, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Rodriguez emerged from Saturday's 55-pitch simulated game feeling strong, but the club wants to see him stretch out a bit further before bringing him back from the injured list. The team has yet to disclose whether the southpaw will be sent out on a minor-league rehab stint or if he'll toss another sim game later in the week before presumably being activated during the upcoming road trip, which begins June 3 in Atlanta.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Feels good following sim game
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Rodriguez (shoulder) felt good after throwing a three-inning, 55-pitch simulated game Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez has bounced back quickly since landing on the 15-day injured list May 15 due to left shoulder inflammation. He initiated a throwing program in the days following the transaction and is the point where the Diamondbacks are considering having him bypass a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated. Rodriguez is set to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com, and he'll be eligible to be reinstated Saturday.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Begins throwing program
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Rodriguez (shoulder) began a throwing program from 90 feet Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with left shoulder inflammation, but his ability to begin a throwing program just three days later is a positive sign. The left-hander is eligible to return to action May 31, and it's not outside the realm of possibility that he's activated after a minimum stay on the IL.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Lands on IL with shoulder injury
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The Diamondbacks placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Friday due to left shoulder inflammation.
Rodriguez has given up four earned runs or more in four of his last five outings, and his left shoulder injury may have played a factor in those performances. He'll be shut down from throwing and undergo further tests and imaging, and the results will help the Diamondbacks determine a rehab program for the 32-year-old southpaw. With Rodriguez on the 15-day IL and Joe Mantiply optioned to Triple-A Reno, Arizona is bringing up Scott McGough and Christian Montes De Oca from Triple-A in corresponding moves.
Rodriguez came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Giants, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.
The veteran southpaw didn't serve up a homer for the first time since April 17, but there wasn't much else encouraging about this performance from Rodriguez. He tossed 41 of 76 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and he's been tagged for three or more runs in five straight trips to the mound, stumbling to a 9.93 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB through 22.2 innings over that stretch. Rodriguez will try to right the ship in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week against the Dodgers.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Lit up in no-decision
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Rodriguez allowed eight runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday.
Rodriguez was spotted a 3-1 lead after one inning, but he couldn't slow down the Dodgers' offense. He left with Arizona down 8-3, but his offense was able to get him off the hook. While Rodriguez's work in March and early April was nothing special, he's just been plain bad lately with 20 runs allowed (19 earned) over his last 12 innings across three starts. That's a stretch that's seen him face the Mets, Phillies and Dodgers, which explains a lot of the southpaw's struggles. Overall, he's at a 7.30 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB across 40.2 innings over eight starts. He's tentatively scheduled for a road start in pitcher-friendly San Francisco next week.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Punches out 10 in no-decision
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Rodriguez did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Phillies, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks with 10 strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
The veteran southpaw notched his second double-digit strikeout performance of the season, producing 15 whiffs. Despite the solid number of Ks, Rodriguez struggled to find the zone, issuing a season-worst four free passes and throwing just 57 strikes out of 101 total pitches. Through 38 innings, the 32-year-old's ERA now stands at 5.92; however, things have been better under the hood with a 4.03 FIP and 45:12 K:BB. Rodriguez is currently scheduled to make his next outing against the Dodgers at home this weekend.
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Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Hit around for eight runs
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Rodriguez (1-3) took the loss against the Mets on Tuesday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out one in four innings.
Rodriguez was tagged for eight runs over three innings after tossing a scoreless first. The Mets homered off him in each of those three frames, accounting for five of their runs scored. Rodriguez has given up nine-plus hits in two of his last three starts, and he now holds the third-worst ERA among qualifiers at 6.06. The 32-year-old lefty lines up for another tough matchup on the road versus the Phillies this weekend.
