Wandy Rodriguez

Orioles sign Wandy Rodriguez to minors deal

Left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez was signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor league contract.

What It Means:

Rodriguez pitched well this spring for the Houston Astros -- 3.95 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 11 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings -- but didn't make the Opening Day roster and was released. Dan Connolly of BaltimoreBaseball.com says Rodriguez is headed to extended spring training before presumably being assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.

The veteran left-hander holds a 5.34 ERA in the majors since the beginning of 2014.