Athletics pitcher Fernando Rodriguez was sent down to the minors Sunday after another wave a cuts. But, manager Bob Melvin thinks Rodriguez could be back up in the majors later on in the season, reports Bay Area News Group.

"There are guys we need to get a read on, give an opportunity to pitch, find more innings for," Melvin said. "The timing was not good with him giving up a couple of hits. But he's an option for us."