José Rodríguez (infielder, born 2001)

José Rodríguez
Philadelphia Phillies
Infielder
Born: (2001-05-13) May 13, 2001 (age 23)
Valverde, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 20, 2023, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Batting average–
Home runs0
Runs batted in0
Teams

José Augusto Rodríguez (born May 13, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox.

Career

Chicago White Sox

Rodríguez signed with the Chicago White Sox as an international free agent on February 13, 2018.[1] He made his professional debut that season with the Dominican Summer League White Sox and played 2019 with the Arizona League White Sox.[citation needed]

Rodríguez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He returned in 2021 to play for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Winston-Salem Dash and Birmingham Barons.[3][4] After the season he played in the Arizona Fall League.[5]

On November 15, 2022, the White Sox added Rodríguez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] Rodríguez was optioned to Double-A Birmingham to begin the 2023 season.[7] In 44 games, he batted .238/.274/.429 with 9 home runs, 25 RBI, and 9 stolen bases. On June 19, 2023, Rodríguez was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his Major League debut on June 20 as a pinch-runner.[9]

Rodríguez was optioned to the Triple–A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2024 season.[10] On April 4, 2024, Rodríguez was designated for assignment by Chicago.[11]

Philadelphia Phillies

On April 5, 2024, Rodríguez was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.[12] In 38 games for the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils, he batted .265/.329/.422 with four home runs, 18 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. On June 4, Rodríguez was suspended for one year by MLB for violating the league's sports betting policy.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Jose Rodriguez is worth monitoring in White Sox farm system".
  2. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "White Sox 'dreaming on' infield prospect Jose Rodriguez". November 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Fegan, James. "A White Sox prospect they call 'Popeye,' and a plan for an even stronger 2022". The New York Times.
  5. ^ "Jose Rodriguez Does Nothing but Hit". November 2021.
  6. ^ "White Sox select contract of Bryan Ramos and José Rodríguez". mlb.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Year. "Jose Rodriguez Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  8. ^ "White Sox's Jose Rodriguez: Brought up from Double-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Chicago White Sox Promote Top Prospect José Rodríguez to Open September Call-Ups". si.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "White Sox's Jose Rodriguez: Ticketed for minors". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "White Sox DFA Jose Rodriguez to Open Roster Spot for Mike Clevinger". ontapsportsnet.com. April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  12. ^ "Phillies Acquire José Rodríguez From White Sox". mlbtraderumors.com. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "MLB Issues Lifetime Ban To Tucupita Marcano For Betting On Baseball, Announces Four Other One-Year Suspensions". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 4, 2024.