PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Rodriguez to join KC rotation down the stretch?
Aug 19 2015
The Royals have shored up their pitching depth by signing Wandy Rodriguez (LHP, KC) and Joba Chamberlain (RHP, KC) to minor league deals. With their strong bullpen, it doesn’t seem likely that Chamberlain has a path to major league playing time, but with the struggles of the rotation there is a real possibility that Rodriguez could get a shot at a starting job.
Rodriguez's surface stats look miserable. In 86 IP he has a 4.90 ERA/1.56 WHIP. However, his ERA has been inflated by a 34% H%. If we take out two relief appearances at the end of his Texas tenure and a disastrous start against Oakland in June, he has a 3.33 ERA/1.35 WHIP over 14 starts. For the season (including the three appearances we eliminated...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Has Kristian Campbell's resurgent July put him on the radar for a return to the majors? Plus, SP depth in TB, BAL catching woes, and more.
Aug 4 2026 3:05am
Aug 4 2026 3:05am
We take a look at the closer situation in Arizona and potential prospect call-ups in Colorado and San Francisco, among other veterans throughout the NL West.
Aug 1 2026 3:06am
Aug 1 2026 3:06am
The Cardinals are a team that could buy or sell this weekend.
Jul 31 2026 3:05am
Jul 31 2026 3:05am
Alex Lange's days as the KC closer might be numbered. Plus, a look at the catching situation in CHW, Logan Allen improving in CLE, two hot young hitters in DET, and possible bullpen changes in MIN.
Jul 30 2026 3:05am
Jul 30 2026 3:05am
LaMonte Wade Jr. is not swinging it well, and a change should be coming in Houston.
Jul 29 2026 3:07am
Jul 29 2026 3:07am
