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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Not getting save chances
Manuel Rodriguez allowed one hit and struck out two across a scoreless inning to record a hold Thursday against the Guardians.The right-hander has seen plenty of high-leverage usage since rejoining the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen just before the All-Star break, so he was viewed as a logical candidate to get save chances when Pete Fairbanks (lat) hit the injured list. However, Rodriguez hasn't gotten a save chance in his last seven appearances, while Thursday's hold was his first in that span. He's pitched well since Fairbanks was sidelined, posting a 2.53 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB over his last 10.2 innings, but manager Kevin Cash's matchup-based approach seems to have cut Rodriguez out of the closer mix.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Takes loss Sunday
Manuel Rodriguez (3-4) allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk to take the loss Sunday against the Padres.Rodriguez entered the game with the score tied at 3-3 in the ninth inning. He allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base, which was enough to allow the Padres to scratch across the game-winning run. Rodriguez has recorded two of the five saves for the Tampa Bay Rays since Pete Fairbanks (lat) went down but has also suffered two losses and given up three earned runs across 7.1 innings.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Earns save Tuesday
Manuel Rodriguez earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners, allowing a hit and striking out a batter over a scoreless inning.Rodriguez received the save opportunity Tuesday and converted for his second save over the last week. He's been a trustworthy bullpen option throughout the season, posting a 2.28 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB in 27.2 innings, but he will likely remain in a closing committee with manager Kevin Cash also giving save opportunities to Edwin Uceta and Garrett Cleavinger over the last 10 days.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Picks up first save
Manuel Rodriguez picked up the save over the Athletics on Wednesday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.Rodriguez took over with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and needed nine pitches to get through the leadoff batter before ultimately retiring the side in order for his first save of the campaign. Rodriguez now appears to be working in a closer-by-committee situation since Pete Fairbanks is on the injured list due to a lat strain, as Edwin Uceta recorded the Tampa Bay Rays' previous save on Aug. 20. The 28-year-old right-hander has yet to allow a run in August, posting a 10:3 K:BB over that seven-inning stretch (eight appearances).
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Recalled from Durham
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Manuel Rodriguez from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.The Rays traded Phil Maton to the Mets on Tuesday, so Rodriguez will now be called upon to fill the vacancy in Tampa Bay's bullpen. The 27-year-old righty allowed three earned runs in 9.2 innings during a brief stint in the majors earlier this year, and he's posted an impressive 1.09 ERA and 1.03 WHIP through 24.2 innings at Durham. He'll likely be used in middle relief while with the Rays.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Sent down to minors
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Manuel Rodriguez to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.Rodriguez holds a 2.79 ERA in nine relief appearances with the Rays this season, although that's come with a 1.55 WHIP. Richard Lovelady is taking his spot in the bullpen.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Summoned to big leagues
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Manuel Rodriguez from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.It will be the first stint in the majors this season for Rodriguez, who has posted a 1.08 ERA and 13:2 K:BB over 8.1 innings with Durham in 2024. Assuming he makes an appearance, it would be the 27-year-old's first at the big-league level since 2022.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Optioned to Triple-A
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Manuel Rodriguez to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Rodriguez was competing for a spot in the bullpen but will head to Durham for now. He should still wind up spending a good amount of time with the big club this season.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Joins 40-man roster
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Manuel Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday.Rodriguez, whom the Rays acquired from the Cubs on Aug. 1, excelled down the stretch for Triple-A Durham, pitching to a 3.06 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB in 17.2 innings over the final two months of the season. Now a member of the Rays' 40-man roster, the 27-year-old right-hander will look to secure a spot in the big club's Opening Day bullpen. Rodriguez previously made 34 relief appearances with the Cubs between the 2021 and 2022 seasons, logging a 4.88 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 31.1 frames.
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Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Dealt to Tampa Bay
The Cubs traded Manuel Rodriguez and Adrian Sampson to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in exchange for Josh Roberson, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.Rodriguez looked like a promising young arm in the Cubs' system at one point, but he turns 27 years old this coming Sunday and has registered an underwhelming 4.42 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 38.2 innings of relief this season at Triple-A Iowa. He'll likely report to Triple-A Durham.