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José Rodríguez
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-08-29) August 29, 1995 (age 29)
Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 27, 2019, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average3.33
Strikeouts14
Teams

José Daniel Rodríguez (born August 29, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners.

Career

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Los Angeles Angels

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Rodríguez signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent on December 3, 2012.[1] He spent the 2013 season with the DSL Angels, going 3–3 with a 1.64 ERA in 44 innings.[2] He spent the 2014 season with the AZL Angels, going 2–1 with a 4.85 ERA in 26 innings.[2] His 2015 season was spent with the Orem Owlz, going 3–3 with a 4.79 ERA in 62 innings.[2] He spent the 2016 season with the Burlington Bees, going 7–5 with a 3.14 ERA in 131.2 innings.[2] In the 2017 season, he played for the Inland Empire 66ers, going 8–12 with a 5.18 ERA in 149 innings.[2] He spent the 2018 season with the Mobile BayBears, going 7–10 with a 6.12 ERA in 114.2 innings pitched.[3] He opened the 2019 season back with Mobile, before being promoted to the Salt Lake Bees on May 18.[2]

On July 27, 2019, the Angels selected Rodríguez's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[1] Rodríguez made his debut that night, throwing 1+2⁄3 scoreless innings in relief.[4] In 19+2⁄3 innings for the Angels, he struck out 13 while allowing 11 walks in the process. On December 9, 2019, Rodríguez was outrighted off the Angels roster.[5]

On August 1, 2020, Rodríguez's contract was selected to the 40-man roster.[6] On August 10, he was designated for assignment.[7] On August 15, Rodríguez was outrighted to the alternate training site[8] and elected free agency on October 19, 2020.

Atlanta Braves

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On April 21, 2021, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.[9] Rodríguez split the season between the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers and the Double-A Mississippi Braves, pitching to a combined 7-7 record and 4.47 ERA in 100.2 innings pitched across 23 appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.

New York Mets

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On November 23, 2021, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[10] In 2022, Rodríguez pitched in 29 games (starting 11), and posted a 2-3 record and 4.95 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 76.1 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.

Seattle Mariners

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On November 22, 2022, Rodríguez signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to begin the 2023 season and tossed five scoreless innings in two appearances. On April 10, 2023, Rodríguez had his contract selected to the active roster.[11] He made only one appearance for Seattle, surrendering 3 runs in 3.0 innings of relief against the Chicago Cubs. On July 7, Rodríguez was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Tacoma.[12] On October 6, Rodríguez elected free agency.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Maria Torres (July 27, 2019). "JC Ramirez is set to come off Angels' injured list after final rehab game Sunday". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "José Rodríguez Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  3. ^ "Angels Select Contract of Former BayBear Jose Rodriguez". oursportscentral.com. July 27, 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  4. ^ Maria Torres (July 28, 2019). "Ty Buttrey can't hold back the Orioles as Angels drop third straight game". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  5. ^ RotoWire Staff (December 9, 2019). "Angels' Jose Rodriguez: Outrighted to Triple-A". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "Angels Select Jose Rodriguez, Option Kyle Keller".
  7. ^ "Angels Designate Jose Rodriguez".
  8. ^ "Outrighted: Phillies, Angels".
  9. ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
  10. ^ "Mets Sign Jose Rodriguez to Minor League Deal | Mets Minors". November 23, 2021.
  11. ^ "Mariners' Jose Rodriguez: Summoned to majors". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  12. ^ "Mariners' Jose Rodriguez: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  13. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-06
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