Manuel Rodriguez will undergo Tommy John surgery on August 8, further complicating the Tampa Bay Rays' pitching roster. He was already on the 60-day injured list due to elbow soreness and a decline in velocity, which led to a specialist's visit revealing UCL damage. Rodriguez's absence will extend through the remainder of the 2025 season and likely into 2026. Despite struggling at times in the past, since joining the Rays, he recorded a 2.12 ERA and demonstrated significant skill in high-leverage situations, which makes this surgery a substantial loss.
Manuel Rodriguez is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery, marking a significant setback for the effective young pitcher who has shown substantial talent during his time with the Rays.
Rodriguez has posted a remarkable 2.12 ERA in 68 innings with the Rays, showcasing a strong performance with a 21.1% strikeout rate and 6.1% walk rate.
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