The Minnesota Twins re-signed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to his agent Gavin Kahn. Rodriguez appeared in 49 games (35 starts) for the San Francisco Giants in his first two major-league seasons in 2018 and 2019, but since then he's made just four relief appearances (two for the Twins in 2022) and has allowed 11 runs (nine earned) on 17 hits (five home runs) while walking seven and striking out six in 11 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old had a 4.75 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 94 2/3 innings at Triple-A St. Paul in 2022. Rodriguez will provide starting and relief depth for the Twins again in 2023 and will likely begin in the minors.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez was hit hard in Monday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Cactus League play. The 28-year-old gave up two runs on four hits with one strikeout over two innings of work. He allowed a pair of singles in the first frame before surrendering a double and a home run to DJ Peters in the second inning. D-Rod signed a minor league contract with the Rockies during the offseason after spending time with the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers during the 2020 campaign. He impressed during his rookie season with the Giants back in 2018 but has struggled to make much of an impact since then. He's sporting a 12-15 record, 4.27 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 162:75 K:BB ratio over 221 1/3 career innings. His profile probably won't play well at Coors Field, and he is a long shot to make the Rockies Opening Day roster.
Rockies Sign Dereck Rodriguez To Minor League Deal
The Colorado Rockies signed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez to a minor league deal on Monday with an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez. He made 51 appearances over three seasons with the Giants and went 12-15 with a 4.27 ERA before he was designated for assignment by San Francisco on Aug. 26. Rodriguez was then claimed by the Tigers before recently becoming a free agent. He was originally a sixth-round pick by the Twins in 2011. Rodriguez is unlikely to become much of a fantasy commodity, especially with the move to hitter-friendly Coors Field.
Detroit Claims Dereck Rodriguez Off Waivers Monday
The Detroit Tigers have claimed right-handed pitcher Dereck Rodriguez off of the waiver wire Monday, rejoining him with the organization in which his father, Ivan, played for five seasons. Rodriguez had been designated for assignment by the Giants on Wednesday, having allowed 10 hits and six runs in four innings of relief this season. His most consistent success came in 2018 as a member of the starting rotation when he posted a 2.81 ERA in 21 appearances (19 starts). The Tigers initially have moved Rodriguez to their alternate training site, although his callup to the big league roster could come sooner rather than later with the club seeking ample pitching options.
Giants Option Dereck Rodriguez, Recall Steven Duggar
Prior to Monday's game, the San Francisco Giants called up outfielder Steven Duggar and optioned pitcher Dereck Rodriguez. Rodriguez has made two appearances this year, both in relief, allowing six earned runs over four innings. Duggar will be available for Monday's game and will be part of the team's outfield rotation going forward, though likely won't be playing everyday. Duggar split his time between the Giants and Triple-A last year. He showed some solid contact numbers at Triple-A, slashing .337/.461/.542 over 23 games, but he struggled in his 73 games with the Giants in 2019, slashing .234/.278/.341.
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez turned in one of his best starts of the season but received no offensive support in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Cardinals. Rodriguez pitched seven innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. The 27-year-old has not lived up to the potential he showed last season and is now 5-8 with a 5.15 ERA, 58 strikeouts, and 30 walks in 87 1/3 IP. He will next face the Dodgers on the road, a matchup that fantasy players should steer well clear from.
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Rodriguez is scheduled to make the start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has a 5.32 ERA in 19 appearances this season, so he's not a favorable fantasy option here. He'll likely be demoted shortly after this start, so fantasy owners shouldn't bother.
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez is expected to get the start on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. After a promising season in 2018, Rodriguez has not looked good this season. His ERA through 19 games is 5.32 and in his last outing he could only last three innings before being pulled after giving up four earned runs. With his track record this season, Rodriguez would be one to avoid going forward.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Dereck Rodriguez had a poor showing in Thursday's 10-2 loss to the Phillies. Rodriguez had been called up from Triple-A Sacramento for the start but lasted just three innings, allowing seven runs (four earned) on eight hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with no strikeouts. The 27-year-old has been extremely disappointing after a solid 2018 campaign and now owns a 5.32 ERA with 42 strikeouts and 25 walks in 64 1/3 IP with the Giants. He has been between the big-league level and Triple-A all season long and is not fantasy-relevant even if he happens to stay up after this start.
The San Francisco Giants are planning to use starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez on Thursday against the Phillies. Shaun Anderson will be pushed back a day in the rotation. Rodriguez gave up just one run in five innings in a spot start against the Rockies in the second game of a doubleheader in his last spot start on July 15, but he's been unreliable with a 4.99 ERA in 18 games (nine starts) in 2019 after a solid rookie season in 2018. There's not many reasons we can think of to use him as a streamer against Philly on Thursday.
