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Francisco Rodriguez | Relief Pitcher

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Age / DOB:  (31) / 1/7/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that while Jim Henderson is his closer, he will give Francisco Rodriguez a chance to get to 300 career saves.
Rodriguez is at 298 saves after recording his fourth of the season on Saturday. It's unclear when the opportunities will come, but fantasy owners in need of saves can probably hang on to K-Rod for a while longer. He's been great for the Brewers this season, posting a 0.87 ERA and 0.68 WHIP over 11 appearances. Jun 9 - 9:36 AM
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Francisco Rodriguez notched his third save despite giving up a Freddy Galvis solo homer in the ninth inning Saturday against the Phillies.

Fortunately, K-Rod had a two-run buffer tonight. Even more fortunate for him, there was no replay to overturn the out that ended the game; Kyle Kendrick was called out on a pickoff even though Jean Segura dropped the ball. The run was the first K-Rod has allowed in 7 1/3 innings since joining the Brewers a couple of weeks ago.
Jun 1 - 7:23 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Francisco Rodriguez replaced an injured Jim Henderson and notched a one-out save in Friday's win over the Pirates.

It was his 295th career save. Rodriguez only threw two pitches after replacing Henderson, as Neil Walker grounded out to end the ball game. The severity of Henderson's injury isn't yet known, but K-Rod could certainly factor in if he requires an extended absence. John Axford could also get another chance at the role.
Related: John Axford, Jim Henderson
May 24 - 11:12 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Francisco Rodriguez from Triple-A Nashville.

K-Rod will join the Brewers on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. He allowed no runs and only one hit in four tune-up appearances in the minor leagues and should do fine as a setup man. The 31-year-old righty could eventually be tried at closer if Jim Henderson falters.
May 16 - 10:03 AM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Brewers are calling up reliever Francisco Rodriguez.

Rodriguez's minor league deal required that the Brewers make a decision by Wednesday whether to add him the roster. The 31-year-old struck out seven over four scoreless innings in the minors and could work his way into the late innings for Milwaukee.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
May 15 - 3:44 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Francisco Rodriguez has been promoted to Triple-A Nashville.

Rodriguez struck out four over two scoreless innings for High-A Brevard County. The Brewers must decide later this week whether or not to add K-Rod to the major league roster. It would certainly be a surprise if he's not in their bullpen in a few days.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
May 12 - 10:35 AM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Francisco Rodriguez tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in his first appearance with High-A Brevard County.

Rodriguez, who signed a minor league deal with the Brewers last month, struck out two and walked one. He's scheduled to pitch again on Thursday and Saturday before moving to Triple-A Nashville. The Brewers must decide by mid-May whether to add him to the major league roster.
Source: MiLB.com
May 8 - 9:34 AM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Francisco Rodriguez will be active with High-A Brevard County on Tuesday night.

Rodriguez signed a minor league deal with Milwaukee last month and has been pitching in extended spring training while awaiting his visa. The veteran reliever is expected to pitch in High-A on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday before joining Triple-A Nashville. The Brewers have until mid-May to decide whether to promote him to the majors or let him walk as a free agent.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 7 - 2:26 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Francisco Rodriguez has secured a work visa and is expected to report to High-A Brevard County next week.

K-Rod signed a minor league deal with Milwaukee last month and has been pitching in extended spring training while awaiting his visa. He's expected to spend around 3-5 days in High-A before making his way to Triple-A Nashville. The Brewers have until mid-May to decide whether to call him up to the major league bullpen or offer him his release. The veteran reliever will make $2 million if he's added to the major league roster.
Source: MLBlogs.com
May 2 - 5:59 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Brewers re-signed RHP Francisco Rodriguez to a minor league contract.

He'll report to extended spring training for now, as the Brewers have a 30-day window in which to call him up to the majors. Rodriguez probably won't need that long to be game-ready and could eventually be an option in the ninth inning for the reliever-starved Brewers. The veteran reliever will make $2 million assuming the Brew Crew adds him to the roster, with more possible in incentives.
Apr 17 - 6:24 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports that the Brewers are close to re-signing reliever Francisco Rodriguez.

It will be a minor league contract if K-Rod passes his physical. The 31-year-old right-hander struggled to attract interest all offseason, but the Brewers are now very desperate for bullpen help. Rodriguez could eventually become a ninth-inning option if Jim Henderson doesn't pan out and John Axford can't get right.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Apr 17 - 5:56 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports that contrary to earlier reports, the Angels are not interested in free agent right-hander Francisco Rodriguez.

An earlier report had mentioned the Halos as one of the team's that expressed interest in K-Rod, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Still, with many bullpens in flux around the league and actual interest from other teams, Rodriguez could have new employment very soon.
Source: Alden Gonzalez on Twitter
Apr 12 - 10:02 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, free agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez has been drawing interest from numerous teams, including the Brewers, Angels and Marlins.

Rodriguez struggled in the first half of the 2012 season, but pitched much better down the stretch run. He also showed improved velocity, which carried over into his stint pitching for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Still just 31-years-old, and with 294 career saves on his resume, he could upgrade many struggling bullpens around the league and shouldn't be out of work for long. Those in deep leagues who are speculating on saves should monitor this situation closely.
Source: CBSSports.com
Apr 12 - 8:34 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that free agent Francisco Rodriguez will pitch for Venezuela in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Heyman suggests that Rodriguez may be able to use the tournament as a showcase for a new job, as the 31-year-old has struggled to attract interest on the open market. Coming off a down season, Rodriguez will almost certainly have to settle for an incentive-laden contract. The Mets were linked to K-Rod earlier this month, but a deal remains unlikely.
Source: CBSSports.com
Feb 16 - 2:07 PM
Francisco Rodriguez - R - Brewers

ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin reports that the Mets have Francisco Rodriguez on their radar, but a deal is unlikely.

Rubin says K-Rod's agent, Scott Boras, "is believed to still be seeking about $7 million" for his client, which is apparently more than the Mets are willing to fork out. New York is also considering Brian Wilson and Jose Valverde, who appears to be at the top of the club's wish list.
Related: Mets, Brian Wilson
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 1 - 9:45 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jonathan Lucroy
2Martin Maldonado
1B1Corey Hart
2Juan Francisco
3Yuniesky Betancourt
4Mat Gamel
2B1Scooter Gennett
2Rickie Weeks
3Jeff Bianchi
SS1Jean Segura
3B1Aramis Ramirez
2Taylor Green
LF1Ryan Braun
2Logan Schafer
3Caleb Gindl
CF1Carlos Gomez
RF1Norichika Aoki
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Yovani Gallardo
2Kyle Lohse
3Marco Estrada
4Wily Peralta
5Hiram Burgos
6Chris Narveson
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jim Henderson
2John Axford
3Francisco Rodriguez
4Burke Badenhop
5Mike Gonzalez
6Brandon Kintzler
7Tom Gorzelanny
8Mark Rogers
9Alfredo Figaro
10Donovan Hand