Height
6'2"
Weight
231 lbs
Age
33
College
N/A
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 242 | 4.1712904 | 94-66 | 1302 | 1.329346 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$80.0M
Guaranteed
$48.0M
AAV
$20.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Eduardo Rodriguez's four-year, $80 million deal with the Diamondbacks earns a D CVI grade, representing a significant overpay for an above-average starter in today's market. While Rodriguez brings solid mid-rotation reliability with his track record of 180+ innings and decent strikeout rates, committing $20M annually to a pitcher who profiles as a #3 starter feels excessive when comparable arms have signed for considerably less this offseason. The Diamondbacks are clearly trying to accelerate their competitive window after last year's surprise playoff run, but Rodriguez's injury history and inconsistent command make this contract particularly risky for a team that should be more cautious with their payroll allocation. Arizona would have been better served pursuing younger arms or shorter-term deals that don't block their promising pitching prospects from reaching the majors. This contract hamstrings the D-backs' flexibility while failing to meaningfully move the needle in a competitive NL West where they'll need elite-level production to keep pace with the Dodgers and Padres.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Eduardo Rodriguez, a starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Diamondbacks keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $20.0M/year, the significant commitment carries meaningful expectations for impact production. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 32, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | vs ATL | L 0-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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