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D-Backs Pause Eduardo Rodriguez’s Throwing Program

By Anthony Franco | April 12, 2024 at 11:07pm CDT

The Diamondbacks are pausing Eduardo Rodriguez’s throwing program after the southpaw reported continued lat tightness, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (video provided by Arizona Sports). It’s unclear for how long he’ll be shut down, but it represents a setback in his efforts to make his team debut.

Rodriguez suffered a lat strain during his fourth Spring Training appearance. He started the season on the 15-day injured list. The Snakes reportedly expected him to be sidelined for around a month, though this will surely push that timetable back. It’s an inauspicious start to his four-year, $80MM free agent deal.

Arizona viewed Rodriguez as the necessary upper mid-rotation arm to slot behind Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. He turned in that level of production for the Tigers a year ago, working to a career-low 3.30 ERA with solid strikeout and walk rates over 152 2/3 innings. While there’s still plenty of time for Rodriguez to meet the organization’s expectations, it seems likely he’ll at least be out of action into May.

Within weeks of Rodriguez’s injury, the D-Backs made a surprising late strike for Jordan Montgomery. Perhaps Arizona would have found the southpaw’s asking price (one year, $25MM with a vesting player option for 2025) too good to pass up in any case. That addition could take on added importance in the wake of this setback. Montgomery is building into game shape with Triple-A Reno and is expected to be called to the majors by the end of next week.

Gallen and Kelly are again off to excellent starts, yet the final three rotation spots have been a problem. Brandon Pfaadt isn’t in any danger of losing his job but is sitting on a 6.48 ERA through his first three starts. Tommy Henry has allowed 10 runs over 14 innings, while Ryne Nelson has been tagged for eight runs in 7 2/3 frames over his first two outings. One of Nelson or Henry seems likely to head to Triple-A once Montgomery is ready to step into the big league staff.

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25 Comments

  1. sad tormented neglected mariners fan

    1 year ago

    Who cares about e-rod and his average era at this point when they have Monty

    Speaking of Monty when will he make his debut? I haven’t seen any articles yet of when he might come back

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    • Phil Ebarb

      1 year ago

      They state that he is expected to make his debut around the end of this week in the article you are commenting on.

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      • LordD99

        1 year ago

        “…and is expected to be called to the majors by the end of *next* week.”

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        Reply
    • Ignorant Son-of-a-b

      1 year ago

      Reading is fun, you should try it sometime. So what are some of your other burner accounts?

      4
      Reply
      • sad tormented neglected mariners fan

        1 year ago

        what a nice greeting

        new people can join sites it’s not like every new person is just some random clowns alt

        did calling e-rod average offend you?

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        Reply
  2. User 4245925809

    1 year ago

    Eduardo Rodriquez is hurt and missing a considerable amount of time. Geez, who would have figured that, except every team he has played for?

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    • Gwynning

      1 year ago

      Arrrrr, even a one-eyed, patch-wearin’ parrot-shoulderin’ pirate could see that, eh? Sorry, I may or may not have spent too much time at Pirate Legoland today…

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      • Ignorant Son-of-a-b

        1 year ago

        Gwynny, I hope you were there in some sort of fatherly capacity, maybe in a leadership role, and not just lurking around in the shadows alone by yourself.

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        Reply
        • Gwynning

          1 year ago

          Parking – $35
          Empty pram from Ebay – $150
          Hot Coffee – $4
          Countless single moms to hit on – priceless!
          😉

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      • Bart Harley Jarvis

        1 year ago

        @Gwynning
        With regard to Pirate Legoland, garrrr.

        1
        Reply
      • Edp007

        1 year ago

        More important , are the Pens making it this year ?

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    • GarryHarris

      1 year ago

      I’m absolutely happy he didn’t resign with the Tigers. Still, the Diamondbacks screwed up signing both Eduardo Rodriguez and Jordan Montgomery.

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      Reply
  3. sad tormented neglected mariners fan

    1 year ago

    off topic but my predictions for the next likely pitcher to suddenly catch the Tommy John illness before this article was e-rod, hunter greene and one of the 5 mariners starters

    ik this injury is a lat but Eduardo is always down with something so 1 start and he might tweak something and pay a visit to Dr. Elattrache

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    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      1 year ago

      Appreciate your Magic 8 Ball prediction!

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      Reply
    • Ignorant Son-of-a-b

      1 year ago

      How do I get the sneaking suspicion that you’re not actually a Mariners fan at all???

      Reply
  4. DarkGhost

    1 year ago

    Unfortunately it doesn’t matter how healthy this rotation gets if this dumpster fire of bullpen isn’t addressed.

    I know Seward is hurt and that will help but good lord outside of Thompson, Ginkle, and sum what Kyle Nelson ( I saw sum what because he’s a lefty and only gets utilized in favorable situations) the rest of the bullpen is an embarrassment.

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  5. Karensjer

    1 year ago

    Tigers dodged a bullet with him. Glad they didn’t sign him to a 10 year deal.

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  6. oscar gamble

    1 year ago

    Ugh!

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  7. Hard to walk with four balls

    1 year ago

    They had to know he was damaged goods when he optioned out of the Tigers contract… the D-Backs got exactly what they purchased with this chump.

    2
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    • Hotdog 2

      1 year ago

      Silly comment. He got paid more by opting out

      1
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  8. Hotdog 2

    1 year ago

    Flukebacks 79 wins

    1
    Reply
    • highheat

      1 year ago

      Salty boii lol

      Reply
  9. weaselpuppy

    1 year ago

    Wow, who could have guessed he was a giant, ungrateful, malcontent wimp?

    Enjoy 4 years of Gen Z like malingering and drama

    Sincerely,

    Tigers fans.

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    • For Love of the Game

      1 year ago

      Malingering….great word to describe my perception of E-Rod as well.

      But one small correction: “Enjoy 4 years of Millennial-like malingering and drama.”

      Reply
  10. holecamels35

    1 year ago

    Is he gonna ditch this team too for “personal reasons” ?

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