Rodriguez (shoulder) will not be ready for the start of the 2019 season.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez -- who recently signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers -- underwent shoulder surgery back in December, and his recovery is expected to carry into the 2019 campaign. The right-hander will likely report to Triple-A once healthy, though he could work his way to the majors if he holds his own at the highest level of the minors. Across parts of two big-league seasons, Rodriguez owns a 5.49 ERA and 14:5 K:BB in 19.2 innings of relief.

Rodriguez came to terms Tuesday with the Rangers on a minor-league contract, Gerry Fraley of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dropped from the 40-man roster in November after the Rangers declined to tender him a contract for 2019, Rodriguez wasn't able to procure an MLB deal from the league's other 29 teams and ultimately opted to return to Texas for another season. His new contract likely includes an invitation to major-league spring training, where he'll have the opportunity to compete for a bullpen gig. The hard-throwing right-hander has posted some intriguing numbers in the high minors but was less impressive across 20 big-league appearances between 2017 and 2018, compiling a 5.49 ERA and 14:5 K:BB in 19.2 innings.

Rodriguez was non-tendered by the Rangers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez spent just four games in the major leagues during the 2018 season, allowing three runs while punching out three over 6.2 frames as a reliever.

Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez joined the Rangers in early July and allowed three runs on 11 hits over 6.2 innings during his brief stint with the team. The 25-year-old returns to Round Rock, where he has a 1.93 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 17 games this season.

Rodriguez allowed a hit to the first batter faced before retiring the final five batters to record 1.2 scoreless innings in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Tigers. He struck out two and walked none.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez was called up earlier the day when the Rangers placed Chris Martin (groin) on the disabled list. Rodriguez was effective while in the minors, posting a 2.08 ERA in stops at Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock. His previous stint in the majors was not as successful. The right-hander was rocked for a 6.23 ERA in 16 games with the Rangers last season.

Rodriguez was recalled by the Rangers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez has posted an impressive 1.93 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with a 17:3 K:BB across 18.2 innings with Triple-A Round Rock after missing the first two months of the season with elbow inflammation. He hasn't appeared in any games for the Rangers in 2018 but that will likely change once he joins the club in Detroit.

Rodriguez was sent back down to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez will head back to Round Rock after joining the Rangers on Monday. The right-hander failed to make an appearance during this brief stay in the majors, though he will likely find his way back to the big leagues later on this summer. Look for a corresponding move prior to Friday's game, which will presumably be the activation of Chris Martin (knee) from the 10-day DL.

Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday .

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez will be making his season debut after posting a 6.23 ERA in 13 innings with the Rangers last season. Jose Trevino was optioned to Double-A Frisco in a corresponding move.

Rodriguez (elbow) has been reinstated from the disabled list and will head to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, John Blake of the Texas Rangers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez will come off the disabled list after being shifted to the 60-day DL on April 2 due to elbow inflammation. As expected, he'll be sent to Triple-A. Rodriguez hasn't allowed a run and has struck out six across eight innings at Round Rock this season.

Rodriguez (biceps) is unlikely to be activated to the major league when his rehabilitation assignment expires Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rodriguez is expected to land with Triple-A Round Rock, but the Rangers need to clear room on the 40-man roster first. In 11 innings of rehab work, Rodriguez allowed one run, a home run to the first batter he faced in his first outing before throwing 11 consecutive scoreless innings.