Athletics Claim Outfielder off Waivers
Summary
The Oakland Athletics have added outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez to their team by claiming him from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rodriguez was sent to the Athletics’ Triple-A Las Vegas team while Tyler Soderstrom was moved to the 60-day injured list.Key Facts
- Johnathan Rodriguez was claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates by the Athletics.
- Rodriguez is 26 years old and an outfielder.
- He has been assigned to the Athletics’ Triple-A Las Vegas team.
- Tyler Soderstrom, another outfielder, was transferred to the Athletics’ 60-day injured list.
- Rodriguez played seven MLB games this season with the Baltimore Orioles, with no home runs and a .182 batting average.
- In Triple-A this season, he hit six home runs with a .287 batting average over 77 games.
- Rodriguez has played 51 MLB games in his career, hitting two home runs and batting .177.
- The Athletics are hoping Rodriguez will perform well and possibly join the major league team later this season.
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