Eduardo Rodriguez
SP - Arizona Diamondbacks
2024 Outlook
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Eduardo Rodriguez threw live batting practice on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez was originally scheduled to start Friday's Cactus League opener, but it'll instead be Tommy Henry. It doesn't appear to be a concern that he was scratched.
Eduardo Rodriguez and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a four-year, $80 million contract. With vesting options, it could become a five-year, $99-million deal.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez is coming off a great year where he pitched 152 2/3 innings, struck out 143 batters, and had a 3.30 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. The 30-year-old has a career K% of 23.75 and figures to slot in as Arizona's SP2 behind Zac Gallen. Fantasy managers should note that his xERA last season was 4.04, which would make him more of an SP3/4 on fantasy rosters. However, he is currently going in the 17th round in 12-team NFBC drafts, so the investment isn't outrageous.
Eduardo Rodriguez, who met with clubs at the Winter Meetings, is down to two teams and is expected to have a decision by Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
It is not clear who the two teams are that Rodriguez is down to. The announcement should be made at some point on Thursday.
Eduardo Rodriguez has opted out of his contract with the Tigers and will become a free agent.
Fantasy Impact
Rodriguez had three years and $49 million left on his deal and will test free agency in search of a better deal. A return to the Tigers is not off the table, but it's also possible that he will have a new home in 2024. He had a 3.30 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 8.4 K/9 ion 152.2 innings in 2023.
Eduardo Rodriguez turned in a stellar performance on Sunday, allowing just one earned run on four hits and one walk over seven strong innings.
Fantasy Impact
The left-hander also recorded five strikeouts en route to his 13th win of the season. With a 3.30 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and an impressive 8.4 K/9 rate, Rodriguez has proven to be a reliable fantasy option throughout the year. His solid outing against the Guardians only solidifies his value for the upcoming season, making him a pitcher to target in fantasy drafts.