Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez blocks trade to Dodgers, sources say ...
2 Aug 2023
ESPN
Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez invoked his no-trade clause to block a trade that was in place between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tigers, killing the deal ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Aug 1, 2023, 05:38 PM ET
Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez invoked his no-trade clause to block a trade that was in place between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tigers, killing the deal ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Rodriguez, a left-hander, had a 10-team no-trade clause that included the Dodgers.
Rodriguez has three years and $49 million left after this season on his original five-year deal with Detroit, but he also has an opt-out clause that he's likely to use because his performance this season (2.95 ERA, 3.18 FIP) will earn him a nice contract.
Rodriguez is in his eighth MLB season, and second with the Tigers.