Rodriguez (hamstring) will throw a simulated game Tuesday, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.
The team seems confident that Rodriguez's health is steadily improving, but they want him to pitch a simulated game to build his confidence, rather than simply test the condition of his hamstring. Although he's 2-5 with a 5.11 ERA and 1.40 WHIP for the season, Rodriguez has been a solid starter since the All-Star break. In seven games since, Rodriguez has posted a 2.52 ERA and 1.14 WHIP.