The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a big move to bolster their pitching staff, signing left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to a four-year, $80 million contract, according to an Associated Press source.
The 27-year-old Rodriguez has been a reliable starter for the Boston Red Sox since 2015, posting a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in his career. He was an All-Star in 2019 and finished the season with a 17-6 record and 3.81 ERA.
Rodriguez is expected to join the Diamondbacks’ rotation immediately, giving them a much-needed boost in the starting pitching department. He will join fellow lefty Madison Bumgarner in the rotation, giving the Diamondbacks a formidable one-two punch at the top of their rotation.
The signing of Rodriguez is a signal of the Diamondbacks’ commitment to competing in 2021 and beyond. The team has been rebuilding for the past few seasons, but this move shows that they are ready to take the next step and compete for a playoff spot.
Rodriguez will be joining a young and talented Diamondbacks team that includes slugger Ketel Marte, outfielder David Peralta, and starting pitcher Zac Gallen. With the addition of Rodriguez, the Diamondbacks now have one of the best rotations in the National League and should be a force to be reckoned with in 2021.
The signing of Rodriguez is a major coup for the Diamondbacks and should help them compete for a playoff spot in 2021. It also shows that the team is serious about competing in the future and is willing to make big moves to make it happen.
