TRACK RECORD: A low-cost signing, Rodriguez is yet another Astros arm who has steadily gotten better. Signed as a 19-year-old, Rodriguez had to be moved quickly in 2019 to see if he was worthy of a 40-man roster spot. He responded by helping Fayetteville to the Carolina League championship series.
SCOUTING REPORT: Rodriguez has some of the best control in the Astros farm system, which helps him succeed without a real plus pitch. He has above-average pitchability, spotting his 91-95 mph fastball and above-average slider. While his fastball and breaking ball are both effective, his changeup is standing between him and a future as a starter. Most of his changeups are well-below average. They are slow enough (78-80 mph) but he telegraphs them and leaves them up in the zone, making them quite hittable.
THE FUTURE: The Astros added Rodriguez to the 40-man roster ahead of several harder-throwing but less-refined relievers. He should reach Double-A Corpus Christi in 2020.
Scouting Reports
TRACK RECORD: A low-cost signing, Rodriguez is yet another Astros arm who has steadily gotten better. Signed as a 19-year-old, Rodriguez had to be moved quickly in 2019 to see if he was worthy of a 40-man roster spot. He responded by helping Fayetteville to the Carolina League championship series.
SCOUTING REPORT: Rodriguez has some of the best control in the Astros farm system, which helps him succeed without a real plus pitch. He has above-average pitchability, spotting his 91-95 mph fastball BA GRADE 45 Risk: High BA GRADE 45 Risk: High BA GRADE 45 Risk: High and above-average slider. While his fastball and breaking ball are both effective, his changeup is standing between him and a future as a starter. Most of his changeups are well-below average. They are slow enough (78-80 mph) but he telegraphs them and leaves them up in the zone, making them quite hittable.
THE FUTURE: The Astros added Rodriguez to the 40-man roster ahead of several harder-throwing but less-refined relievers. He should reach Double-A Corpus Christi in 2020.
TRACK RECORD: A low-cost signing, Rodriguez is yet another Astros arm who has steadily gotten better. Signed as a 19-year-old, Rodriguez had to be moved quickly in 2019 to see if he was worthy of a 40-man roster spot. He responded by helping Fayetteville to the Carolina League championship series.
SCOUTING REPORT: Rodriguez has some of the best control in the Astros farm system, which helps him succeed without a real plus pitch. He has above-average pitchability, spotting his 91-95 mph fastball and above-average slider. While his fastball and breaking ball are both effective, his changeup is standing between him and a future as a starter. Most of his changeups are well-below average. They are slow enough (78-80 mph) but he telegraphs them and leaves them up in the zone, making them quite hittable.
THE FUTURE: The Astros added Rodriguez to the 40-man roster ahead of several harder-throwing but less-refined relievers. He should reach Double-A Corpus Christi in 2020.
Career Transactions
RHP Nivaldo Rodriguez assigned to Navegantes del Magallanes.
Sultanes de Monterrey activated RHP Nivaldo Rodriguez from the reserve list.
Sultanes de Monterrey activated RHP Nivaldo Rodriguez.
Sultanes de Monterrey signed free agent RHP Nivaldo Rodriguez.
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