Francisco Rodriguez Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/7/1982 (42)
- Experience
- 16
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Free-agent relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez last pitched in the major leagues for the Detroit Tigers in June of 2017, but he's hoping to make his way back onto a major league roster. The 38-year-old has pitched in the Nationals minor league system, an independent team in the United State and in Mexico since his release in 2017. K-Rod played in parts of 16 seasons in the major leagues and was a six-time All-Star. He ranks fourth on the all-time list for saves with 437 behind Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith, all of whom are in the Hall of Fame. It's unlikely that Rodriguez will get another shot in the majors, but even if he does, it would be doubtful that he'd work his way into the closer's role anywhere after three years away from MLB. "As long as I have that conviction, as long as I have that flame, Im going to keep trying. And I know that Im going to do it," Rodriguez said.
Free-agent relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez said he wants to pitch in 2019, according to a source. K-Rod, as he's been come to be known, didn't pitch at all in the big leagues in 2018 but was successful in a stint in independent ball. The right-hander has plenty of closing experience in the big leagues since 2002, having compiled 437 career saves. However, he'll have to hunt for a minor league deal and is no lock to receive one, let alone make it back on a major league roster.
Veteran reliever Francisco Rodriguez, who was fighting for a bullpen spot with the Philadelphia Phillies this spring, has been granted his release by the organization. The 36-year-old who last pitched in the majors with the Detroit Tigers last season, made eight appearances with the Phillies this spring, posting a 5.40 ERA. He clearly wasnt going to be on the major league roster and may not be on one again. Last year with the Tigers, the six-time All-Star posted a 7.12 in 28 appearances, converting seven of 13 save opportunities.