The Nationals reassigned Rodriguez to minor-league camp Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez was among the 10 players sent to minor-league camp during Washington's first wave of spring cuts. After logging a 5.92 ERA over 24.1 innings with the big club in 2021, Rodriguez is expected to open the season as a member of the Triple-A Rochester rotation.

Rodriguez signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez appeared in 14 games (one start) with Washington in 2021, struggling to a 5.92 ERA and 1.73 WHIP with a 20:17 K:BB across 24.1 innings prior to being designated for assignment and ultimately outrighted to Triple-A Rochester in August. He'll get another chance with the club in 2022 but will need to earn his way back onto the big-league roster.

Rodriguez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez was designated for assignment Tuesday after he posted a 9.24 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in 12.2 innings across eight appearances since the All-Star break. The right-hander hasn't fared much better in the minors, as he has a 7.56 ERA and 1.79 WHIP in 16.2 innings across six appearances (five starts) at Triple-A Rochester this year, but he'll remain in the organization after he passed through waivers.

Rodriguez was designated for assignment by Washington on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez has struggled in August, allowing home runs in three of his five appearances while posting a 9.45 ERA across 6.2 innings. It's possible he attracts interest on waivers from teams in need of relief help, but it would not be at all surprising if he goes unclaimed given his recent struggles.

Rodriguez has made four appearances in July, posting a 1.59 ERA over 5.2 innings with a 10:6 K:BB.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old has had trouble finding the plate consistently throughout his career, so his ugly 19.6 percent walk rate in the majors this year is no surprise, but so far Rodriguez's 27.5 percent strikeout rate and .231 BABIP have limited the damage from the free passes. He should remain in a low-leverage long relief role in the second half.

Rodriguez started Game 2 of Saturday's 2-1 doubleheader loss to San Francisco, allowing no runs on one hit and three walks with two strikeouts in four innings. He received a no-decision.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first start of 2021 and his first appearance since 2019, Rodriguez engaged in an abbreviated pitcher's duel with the Giants bullpen as the game was tied 0-0 after seven innings. The successful outing may have earned Rodriguez another start with Stephen Strasburg still injured despite being the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader.

Rodriguez's contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester and he could start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

He had been starting at Triple-A and is due to pitch, so even if he doesn't start Game 2, he figures to log multiple innings in some capacity during the twin bill. Rodriguez has a 7.56 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB in 16.2 innings at Triple-A.

Rodriguez is an option to start Sunday's game for the Nationals, Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nats seem to be leaning towards a bullpen game with Austin Voth, Paolo Espino or both getting significant work, but if both are somehow needed Saturday, Rodriguez is on turn at Triple-A Rochester. The right-hander has a 5.40 ERA and 17:11 K:BB through 15 innings for Rochester, but he's coming off a strong outing June 1 against Worcester in which he gave up one run on two hits and struck out eight over five innings.

Rodriguez (shoulder) has posted a 5.14 ERA and 2.00 WHIP across seven innings in his three appearances (two starts) for Triple-A Rochester this season.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez didn't make any appearances for the Nationals in spring training while managing a stiff right shoulder, but he was healthy for the start of the minor-league season in May. The 27-year-old will likely be a mainstay in the Rochester rotation for most of the 2021 campaign.

Rodriguez (shoulder) was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old signed with the Nationals as a non-roster invitee in December and was expected to compete for a bullpen spot, but he has yet to see game action in spring training due to shoulder stiffness. Manager Dave Martinez recently indicated Rodriguez hasn't received clearance for mound work, so it's unclear when he's expected to be fully recovered from the injury.