by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/13/2013) Athletics reliever Fernando Rodriguez, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, said he got his stitches out Saturday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Rodriguez is looking forward to beginning cardio exercises. He's expected to be out for the entire 2013 season.
Fernando Rodriguez undergoes Tommy John surgery
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/28/2013) The A's announced Thursday reliever Fernando Rodriguez had successful reconstructive elbow (Tommy John) surgery. He will begin his rehab Saturday, but he will be out for the 2013 season.
Oakland claims Nate Freiman off waivers
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (3/23/2013) The Oakland Athletics claimed first baseman Nate Freiman off waivers from the Houston Astros on Saturday, MLB.com reports.
In order to clear a spot on the roster, Oakland placed relief pitcher Fernando Rodriguez on the 60-day disabled list. Rodriguez is likely done for the season and may need Tommy John surgery.
Freiman is a Rule 5 draft pick, so the A's will have to keep him on the roster all season or offer him back to the Padres.
A's Fernando Rodriguez has torn UCL, will get second opinion
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (3/14/2013) Athletics reliever Fernando Rodriguez has torn his UCL but will get a second opinion before deciding whether he’ll have Tommy John surgery, according to MLB.com. Rodriguez left Monday’s game after suffering an elbow injury.
Rodriguez's season over already
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (3/14/2013) Oakland reliever Fernando Rodriguez will require Tommy John surgery, reports the Contra Costa Times Wednesday night. Rodriguez, who left his last outing after one pitch, will miss the 2013 season. Apparently, the A's would not confirm Wednesday night, but Oakland is expected to announce Thursday.
F. Rodriguez needs MRI
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/12/2013) A's reliever Fernando Rodriguez, who left Monday's spring game with an elbow injury, will get an MRI and meet with a doctor Tuesday.
Rodriguez leaves with elbow issue
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (3/11/2013) Oakland relief pitcher Fernando Rodriguez had to leave his Cactus League appearance on Monday against the Padres after facing only one batter, reports MLB.com. Rodriguez, who walked that batter he faced, left the game holding his right elbow and was diagnosed with right elbow tightness. He's allowed three earned runs this spring over four appearances and 2 2/3 innings with three strikeouts.
A's acquire reliever Rodriguez
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (2/4/2013) The A's and Astros announced a blockbuster trade Monday evening. The A's acquired shortstop Jed Lowrie and reliever Fernando Rodriguez from the Astros in exchange for first baseman Chris Carter, starting pitcher Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi.
