Manuel Rodriguez

Manuel Rodriguez, who underwent elbow surgery on August 8, is aiming to be back in the big leagues in late May or early June.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez underwent surgery to repair a right elbow flexor strain and will return during the 2026 season. He posted a 2.08 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 30.1 innings pitched in 2025.

Manuel Rodríguez will undergo Tommy John surgery on August 8.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez will miss the rest of this season and likely a significant portion of next year. He had gotten off to a strong start this season.

The Rays transferred RHP Manuel Rodríguez from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez recently suffered a setback on his return from his injury. The move opens up a roster spot for the Rays.

Manuel Rodriguez is not expected to return anytime soon from his elbow/forearm issues.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez most recently departed his rehab appearance early last week. He remains without a timetable to return.

Manuel Rodriguez exited the second appearance of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday with an athletic trainer.

Fantasy Impact

While there’s been no official word on why he left Friday’s outing, he exited while facing his third batter. His fastball velocity noticeably dipped, with his final pitch registering just 91.6 mph.