Fernando Rodriguez

Athletics' Fernando Rodriguez diagnosed with rotator cuff strain

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Fernando Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain.

What It Means:

Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list on July 4 and is looking at a pretty lengthy absence. He'll be shut down for the next couple of weeks and reevaluated at a later date.

Rodriguez holds a 4.20 ERA, 4.11 SIERA, 22.70 percent strikeout rate and 10.43 percent walk rate in 40 2/3 innings this season.