Rodriguez (0-1) took the loss and blew the save Saturday in the 10th inning of the Red Sox's loss to the Mariners, as he allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits while recording just one out, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Closer Kenley Jansen was unavailable due to back tightness, which allowed Rodriguez to step in for the save chance. Teammates Chris Martin, Greg Weissert and Isaiah Campbell had already pitched in the game. If Jansen goes on the IL, Martin would likely get first dibs on closing duties.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Cedes homer in opener
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Rodriguez allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over one inning to pick up his first hold of the season in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Mariners on Opening Day.
Rodriguez, the lone lefty on the Red Sox staff, entered with a runner on in the seventh inning and allowed a two-run home run to pinch hitter Dylan Moore. Fortunately, Boston had a three-run lead at the time, and Rodriguez earned a hold. It was unclear from spring training how manager Alex Cora planned to deploy relievers outside of setup man Chris Martin and closer Kenley Jansen, but it appears Rodriguez will work higher-leverage situations to shepherd leads to the back-end duo.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Selected to MLB roster
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The Red Sox selected Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Rodriguez will open the season as the lone lefty in Boston's bullpen. He was limited to just 11 appearances last season due to a hip injury but was healthy and effective this spring.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Nabs roster spot
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Rodriguez was informed Sunday that he made the Red Sox's Opening Day roster, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Rodriguez re-signed with Boston as a non-roster invitee in February, and he pitched well during camp with a 2.57 ERA and 9:3 K:BB over seven innings. The left-hander was limited to 11 outings last season due to a hip injury.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Returns to Red Sox as NRI
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Rodriguez signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Boston declined Rodriguez's $4.25 million option in November, but the two sides have reunited and the journeyman southpaw will have a chance to win a job in camp. Oblique, shoulder and hip injuries limited Rodriguez to only 11 appearances last year, with his final appearance of the season coming July 25.
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Joely Rodriguez: Option declined
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The Red Sox declined Rodriguez's (hip) $4.25 million option for 2024 on Saturday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Rodriguez will be paid a $500,000 buyout instead. The left-handed reliever was limited to just 11 appearances in 2023 due to oblique, shoulder and hip injuries. His season ended in mid-August because of the hip issue, and it's not clear what his current health situation is as he heads into free agency.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Shut down from throwing
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Rodriguez has been shut down from throwing due to recurring pain in his right hip, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez has been on the injured list since the end of July, and manager Alex Cora said there's a chance Rodriguez's setback could keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. A clearer return timeline should emerge as Rodriguez recovers, but he will not be pitching in games anytime soon.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Heading to injured list
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Rodriguez will be placed on the 15-day injured list with right hip tightness Monday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
Rodriguez has missed significant time with injuries this year, as he was unavailable for the start of the regular season due to an oblique strain before missing just over a month with a shoulder issue. He returned to action in early July and tossed seven scoreless innings over six appearances, but he'll now head back to the injured list due to a hip injury. However, manager Alex Cora downplayed the severity of Rodriguez's current injury and said he might be able to return after missing the minimum of 15 days.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Returns from injured list
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Rodriguez (shoulder) was activated off the injured list Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez has missed nearly the entire season, first with an oblique strain and then with a shoulder injury. He got into five games in between the two ailments, giving up eight earned runs in four innings while striking out five and walking six. Justin Garza was optioned to clear space on the roster.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Set for rehab appearance Thursday
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Rodriguez (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance for Double-A Portland on Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Rodriguez will pitch on the road against New Hampshire. The left-hander has made three total rehab appearances while recovering from his left shoulder inflammation, and if things go well Thursday, there's a chance he could rejoin the Boston bullpen over the weekend.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Continuing rehab assignment
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Rodriguez (shoulder) will make at least one more rehab appearance before being activated from the injured list, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Rodriguez struggled in his first two rehab outings at Triple-A Worcester before striking out three of the four total batters he faced there Sunday in a scoreless frame. He's been sidelined since the beginning of June due to left shoulder inflammation.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Throwing simulated game
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Rodriguez (shoulder) is throwing a simulated game Friday at Fenway Park, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
It'll be a big step forward in Rodriguez's recovery from a bout of left shoulder inflammation, which has kept him sidelined since June 1. He could feasibly return to the Red Sox bullpen by early next week, but he has struggled in limited action this year and figures to be sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Lands on injured list
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Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 1, with left shoulder inflammation, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
The injury was initially deemed a biceps issue after he tweaked something while warming up for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, but it's now been diagnosed as shoulder inflammation. Rodriguez will be eligible to return June 16, though it's unclear if he'll be healthy by that point.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Cleared for 2023 debut
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The Red Sox reinstated Rodriguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez is ready to make his 2023 MLB debut after spending the first six weeks of the season recovering from a right oblique strain suffered in spring training. The veteran southpaw was sharp over his five-appearance rehab assignment between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, striking out nine and walking just one batter while allowing an earned run across five innings. He'll likely be a factor in the mid-to-late innings for Boston and could have some intrigue in AL-only leagues that count holds as a category.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Should be activated Monday
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Rodriguez (oblique) will have another up-and-down session with Double-A Portland on Saturday and should be activated off the 15-day injured list Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Rodriguez has pitched well in his three rehab appearances so far with six strikeouts over three scoreless innings. The left-hander has yet to pitch for the Red Sox this season due to an oblique strain, but it appears he'll be ready to help the Boston bullpen early next week.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Nearing return
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Rodriguez (oblique) is expected to be activated by the end of the weekend or early next week, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez has made three rehab appearances so far, striking out six over three scoreless frames. He's been out all season with a severe oblique strain.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Begins rehab assignment
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Rodriguez (oblique) allowed one hit and struck out one over one scoreless inning for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Rodriguez was making his first appearance on a rehab assignment. The 31-year-old lefty has been out of commission since a mid-March Grapefruit League game.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Cleared for rehab assignment
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Rodriguez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Rodriguez has been out all season while working his way back from a strained oblique but is finally ready to test things out in game action. The left-handed reliever will likely need a handful of rehab appearances before being activated by the Red Sox.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Beginning rehab assignment soon
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Rodriguez (oblique) will start a rehab assignment this week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Rodriguez has missed the first month of the 2023 campaign while dealing with an oblique strain he suffered during Grapefruit League play. The left-hander will likely need at least a handful of games before he's ready to rejoin the Boston bullpen, but he'll be a welcome addition considering how many injuries the Red Sox pitching staff has dealt with in 2023.
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Red Sox's Joely Rodriguez: Throws in bullpen
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Rodriguez (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora was positive about the results and said Rodriguez will next throw live batting practice. The reliever opened the season on the 15-day injured list.
