Cubs acquired RHP Henry Rodriguez from the Nationals in exchange for RHP Ian Dickson.

Rodriguez had been designated for assignment last week. Despite a 5.13 ERA and 1.50 WHIP since the beginning of last season, it's no surprise that it didn't take him long to find another job in the majors, there's always someone willing to take a chance on a guy that can throw 100 mph. Rodriguez figures to work the middle innings initially, but in the Cubs' unstable bullpen, he could find his way to the later frames if he pitches well.

Nationals designated RHP Henry Rodriguez for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Ian Krol on the 40-man roster. Rodriguez has a big arm, but he has walked 16 batters in just 18 innings this season and had a 5.83 ERA in 35 appearances last season. However, someone will presumably take a chance on him.

Henry Rodriguez has won the final spot in the Nationals' bullpen.

Rodriguez dealt with some soreness in his elbow last week, but he has bounced back with three scoreless appearances since Monday. The hard-throwing right-hander will operate in middle relief.

Despite allowing a hit and walking two, Henry Rodriguez pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday against the Braves.

Rodriguez was troubled by a sore elbow last week, but it hasn't stopped him from pitching two scoreless innings over the last three days. It looks like he'll be on the Nationals' Opening Day roster.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in Monday's Grapefruit League game.

Rodriguez felt some soreness the other day while stretching, but the Nationals don't think it's serious. Barring any setbacks, the hard-throwing right-hander should be ready for the start of the season.

Henry Rodriguez is dealing with some soreness in his pitching elbow.

Rodriguez has been brought along slowly this spring after offseason surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his elbow. Despite the minor setback, the Nationals aren't concerned. He'll be held out of action through at least Monday, but at the moment he's expected to be ready for the season.

Henry Rodriguez turned in a flawless inning against the Cardinals in his spring debut Friday.

Rodriguez is coming off elbow surgery and hasn't progressed as quickly as hoped this spring, though today's performance looks like a big step forward. He's out of options, so he'll have a bullpen spot if healthy.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut Friday.

Rodriguez has been brought along slowly after offseason surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow. As long as he's healthy, he'll have a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) didn't throw live batting practice Thursday but is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday.

He'll then throw live batting practice Sunday before then getting into game action if all goes well. Rodriguez is coming back from surgery to have a bone chip and a bone spur removed from his right elbow.

Henry Rodriguez (elbow) threw live batting practice to minor leagues on Thursday in Nationals camp.

Rodriguez underwent elbow surgery last August and has been eased along this spring. The Nationals feel confident that he will be ready for the start of the season.