Detroit Tigers’ Eduardo Rodriguez exits start vs. Rays early

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez signaled to supervisor A.J. Hinch within the dugout with one out within the first inning. He exited Wednesday’s begin moments later, after a mound go to from athletic coach Doug Teter. 

Six of seven batters reached safely in opposition to Rodriguez, whose four-seam fastball averaged 89.5 mph. The 29-year-old primarily relied on his changeup and cutter in opposition to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Area.

After strolling Vidal Brujan, Rodriguez requested to depart from his outing.

He threw 23 pitches, 11 for strikes.

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The Tigers signed Rodriguez to a five-year, $77 million contract in November. He entered Wednesday with a 3.72 ERA however the outing vs. the Rays raised it to 4.38. He has points 17 walks and 34 strikeouts in 39 innings throughout eight begins.

The Rays loaded the bases with three consecutive singles: Yandy Diaz (88.2 mph fastball), Wander Franco (83.4 mph changeup) and Harold Ramirez (86.5 mph cutter). 

Then, Rodriguez walked Randy Arozarena on 4 pitches.

Francisco Mejia continued the assault with a two-run single to left subject, giving the Rays a 3-0 benefit. Isaac Paredes flied out to middle subject for Rodriguez’s first — and solely — out of the sport.

Brujan’s five-pitch stroll ended Rodriguez’s begin.

For his 23 pitches, Rodriguez used eight changeups, eight cutters, six four-seam fastballs and one sinker. He earned one swing and miss, along with his changeup, and three referred to as strikes.

Rodriguez’s fastball often averages 91.9 mph.

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