Rodriguez (hamstring) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in Sunday's 10-4 loss to the Royals.
Rodriguez, making his first start since suffering a left hamstring strain, was far from perfect, but he had retired 10 of 11 batters entering the fateful sixth inning, when things disintegrated quickly. When he left, the bases were loaded and Boston was still leading, 4-2. Enter the inconsistent bullpen. Matt Barnes allowed all three inherited runners to score, then five additional runs were charged to him. The bullpen is taking the heat Monday morning, but Rodriguez has to own some of this mess. He's prone to big innings and isn't always mentally tough when runners get on base. The lefty's next scheduled to pitch Friday in Oakland.