Tigers call up rookie pitcher to replace injured Eduardo Rodriguez
Eduardo Rodriguez, the high-priced free agent, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left rib cage sprain that forced him to exit his most recent start on Thursday in Tampa Bay. Elvin Rodriguez, the rookie who made his Major League debut earlier this season, was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take his spot on the roster and, at least temporarily, his spot in the rotation. Skubal is the only member of the original Opening Day rotation who is not on the injured list and the only member of the current group who is not a rookie. Tigers’ starting pitchersMay 22 at Cleveland: RHP Alex FaedoMay 23 at Minnesota: RHP Elvin RodriguezMay 24 at Minnesota: RHP Beau BrieskeMay 25 at Minnesota: TBDProjected (not yet announced starters)May 26 vs. Guardians: LHP Tarik SkubalMay 27 vs. Guardians: RHP Alex FaedoMay 28 vs. Guardians: RHP Elvin RodriguezMay 29 vs. Guardians: RHP Beau Brieske or RHP Matt ManningMay 30 vs. * On the 10-day injured list.
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