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Wandy Rodriguez #51 | Pitcher | Houston Astros
Height: 5-11    Weight: 160    Throws: L    Bats: S
Born: Jan 18, 1979, Santiago,
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September 28, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez allowed no earned runs in seven innings of work against the Braves on Sunday. He struck out six and allowed four hits in the Astros 3-1 victory.
September 26, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez is ready to make his scheduled start on Sunday in what will be his second appearance since returning from a strained right oblique, according to The Houston Chronicle.
September 21, 2008
Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez felt good on Sunday after his simulated game from the day before, so he will return to the team's rotation on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Astros.com.
September 18, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez has been out with a strained oblique and on Thursday threw a 20 pitch bullpen session, according to MLB.com. This weekend in Pittsburgh Rodriguez will throw a simulated game in which the Atros will see if he is ready for game action.
September 18, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez was pleased with the way his strained right oblique muscle responded as he threw a light, 15-pitch pen session on Wednesday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "It was only 15 pitches, but I felt good. If I feel good in the bullpen, I’ll try to start. But Wednesday I didn’t throw 100 percent, so I don’t know. I’ll try to go 100 percent Thursday and throw all my pitches."
September 17, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez threw long toss on Tuesday and will throw a bullpen session today for the first time since he aggravated his strained right oblique September 7, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "I was running today and I didn’t feel anything. Before when I ran each time I lifted my legs I felt a pull on my side. When I’m ready I’m going to tell the manager. I want to be 100 percent ready."
September 10, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez's oblique strain has improved to the point that he will play catch Wednesday in hopes of throwing a bullpen session over the weekend and making a start next week, according to the Houston Chronicle.
September 10, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez will miss his next scheduled start due to a strained right oblique, the AP reports. He suffered the injury on Sunday.
September 9, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez, who was forced to exit early from his start Sunday against the Rockies because of a strained right oblique, didn’t feel much better Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "I still feel it right there. I’ll see what the doctor says after I see him."
September 7, 2008
Rodriguez left Sunday's game in the second inning with a left oblique strain, the Associate Press reports.
August 31, 2008
Houston hurler Wandy Rodriguez had to leave the game against the Cardinals in the sixth inning after he apparently injured his back, according to The Sports Network.
August 26, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez was fantastic Tuesday, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven innings. He got a no-decision in the loss to Cincinnati.
August 20, 2008
Houston hurler Wandy Rodriguez saw his record drop to 7-6 as the Astros were downed by the Brewers 5-2. Rodriguez was wild, throwing five bases on balls in 5.1 innings, but allowing just two earned runs. He also struck out six in the contest.
August 10, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez picked up his seventh win of the year in Houston's 13-4 beat-down of the Reds. Rodriguez went 6.2 innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven.
August 5, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez stumbled against the Cubs on Tuesday afternoon. The southpaw allowed nine hits and six runs over five innings. Rodriguez took a no-decision. His road ERA grew to 4.81, which is notably above his mark at home (3.31).
July 30, 2008
After back-to-back outings of one run allowed, Wandy Rodriguez took a step back on Wednesday allowing six runs in just 4.2 innings of work in his fourth loss of the year.
July 25, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez cooled off the Milwaukee Brewers and picked up his sixth win of the season by hurling six innings, giving up three hits and one earned run while striking out seven.
July 19, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez befuddled the Cubs hitters Saturday, allowing one run on nine hits and no walks while striking out seven over 6 2/3 innings.
July 16, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez has struggled of late with a 6.89 ERA and a 1.79 WHIP over his last three starts for the Astros.
July 12, 2008
Houston LHP Wandy Rodriguez earned his fourth win of the season this evening, supporting the Astros' 6-4 win over Washington. Rodriguez pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on eight hits with one walk and one strikeout.
June 26, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez struck out a career high nine batters, and pitched eight solid innings to get the win for Houston in their 7-2 triumph over the Rangers according to the Associated Press.
June 8, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez was cruising along Sunday until a couple errors and a couple hit batsmen in the seventh inning opened the door to five unearned runs. The lefty ended the day allowing only four hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6 2/3 innings. He didn't give up any earned runs.
June 3, 2008
Houston LHP Wandy Rodriguez was stellar on the mound in support of the Astros' 2-0 win over Pittsburgh this evening, pitching six innings of shutout baseball with five hits allowed, one walk, and three strikeouts.
May 27, 2008
The Astros activated Wandy Rodriguez from the DL after Tuesday's game. Rodriguez, who will start Wednesday night, is coming back from a strained left groin. Dave Borkowski was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
May 27, 2008
As expected, Wandy Rodriguez is going to be activated from the DL on Wednesday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He is also expected to take the hill against the Cardinals, after being out for over a month with a strained left groin.
May 25, 2008
Manager Cecil Cooper expects Wandy Rodriguez to be ready to pitch on Wednesday against the Cardinals, according to MLB.com. He is recovering from a strained left groin, and completed a successful rehab outing Friday for Double-A Corpus Christi. He needed only one rehab start to prepare himself for a return to the rotation, and showed no discomfort after allowing only one run over six innings.
May 22, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez had another minor league outing on Thursday and he looked strong allowing just one run over six innings for Double-a Corpus Christi, according to MLB.com.
May 20, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez threw a bullpen session on Monday and is scheduled to make a rehab start Thursday at Double-A Corpus Christi, according to the Houston Chronicle.
May 17, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez will throw a simulated game on Saturday, according to the Houston Chronicle. Manager Cecil Cooper said Rodriguez will throw five simulated innings of about 15 pitches each. He is recovering from a strained left groin.
May 14, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez threw 60 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday and continues to provide glowing reports. "I feel nothing today," he tells the Houston Chronicle. "I'll throw again in Texas on Friday." Rodriguez will throw 80 pitches on Friday and then possibly go on a rehab assignment. He is on the DL due to a strained left groin.
May 11, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez threw another pain-free bullpen session on Saturday. He is on the DL due to a sore left groin. "It didn't bother me," Rodriguez informs the Houston Chronicle. "On Tuesday, I'll throw a simulated game. Then we'll see what they do with me. I think I'm fine."
May 9, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday, according to the Houston Chronicle. GM Ed Wade said Rodriguez would throw another bullpen Saturday in Los Angeles and a simulated game next week in San Francisco. Then the team will start talking about sending him out on rehab. He is recovering from a strained left groin.
May 6, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez, who is on the DL recovering from a strained groin, will throw a bullpen session today at Minute Maid Park, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "I don't know if I'm healthy yet, because I have to see after I throw. I have to see if I feel it when I throw. I have to pitch because that's when I can see how I feel."
May 3, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez will likely miss another start because of the strained left groin that put him on the DL on April 20, according to MLB.com. Manager Cecil Cooper said, "He was going to throw a simulated game today, but we decided not to do it. The doctor said it was probably better if we hold off on it. We're going to wait and see how he is in a couple of days."
May 2, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez's simulated game has been pushed back to either Saturday or Sunday due to continued soreness in his strained groin, according to the Houston Chronicle. The session was originally scheduled for Thursday. The lefty will be examined today by team medical director Dr. David Lintner. "We'll see how he feels when he shows up at the ballpark (today) and play it by ear," GM Ed Wade said. "No sense in rushing it at this point and have him reaggravate it and have to run through another two to three weeks of building back up again. We'll be guided by how Wandy feels and try to make sure we make the right decision as far as when to reinstate him."
May 1, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez, who is on the DL with a strained left groin, said he felt some minor pain in his left leg during his bullpen session on Wednesday in Arizona, according to the Houston Chronicle.
April 29, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez, who is recovering from a strained left groin, threw 60 pitches in a simulated game Monday afternoon in Arizona, according to the Houston Chronicle. Manager Cecil Cooper stated that Rodriguez will throw 75 pitches in another simulated game Friday in Houston and be re-evaluated. If all goes fine, he would return to the rotation May 7 against Washington.
April 26, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez will throw his first bullpen session today, according to the Houston Chronicle. He is on the DL due to a strained left groin muscle, and said, "I feel a lot better. I think I'll be ready after 15 days on the DL. In 15 days, I want to be ready. My goal is 200 innings, and I want to reach that goal. I'll throw a bullpen and then a simulated." Manager Cecil Cooper added, "It's going well. Pen Saturday and then at least one simulated or maybe two for Wandy."
April 23, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez, out with a strained groin, will throw a BP session on either Friday or Saturday and it will cover about 10 to 15 minutes, according to MLB.com. "I'm feeling a lot better," he said.
April 20, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez has been placed on the 15-day DL, according to the AP. He was brought down by a strained right groin, and the injury was believed to have been bothering him over his last couple of outings. GM Ed Wade does not believe the ailment will be a long-term problem.
April 19, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez was forced from his start on Saturday night after four innings because of a sore left groin, according to the AP. Rodriguez allowed two runs on five hits and three walks before being replaced by Oscar Villarreal.
April 13, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez started at home on Sunday and once again looked like an ace. He held the Marlins to five hits and one run over seven innings. Rodriguez added seven strikeouts versus only one walk.
April 7, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez dominated the Cardinals on Monday as he limited them to three hits and no runs over seven innings. Jose Valverde blew what seemed like a sure victory, but through two starts Wandy has looked excellent with 12 K and only one BB over his first 12 innings.
March 29, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez worked his first major league spring game Friday since straining his left oblique on March 14. "I felt good and didn't have any pain," said Rodriguez, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I thought my location was bad. I need to work more on that during my next bullpen." He allowed seven hits and five earned runs over four innings and finished his spring with a 7.30 ERA in 12 1/3 innings.
March 23, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez , recovering from a strained left oblique muscle, pitched in a Triple-A game on Sunday. He allowed two hits and one earned run with three strikeouts in two innings.
March 21, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez threw one inning on Friday in minor league camp and looked solid though he tossed only 15 pitches, this according to MLB.com. Wandy, who has been dealing with a strained left oblique muscle, is scheduled to toss three innings at Triple-A on Sunday.
March 16, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez said Saturday that he expects to make his next start, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I think in five days, I'll be ready," he said. "Today I feel much better. I'm going to get treatment and then throw and nice and easy. Maybe then I can do a bullpen." Rodriguez was limited to just two pitches during Friday's outing due to a strained left oblique.
March 15, 2008
Wandy Rodriguez exited Friday's exhibition game after just two pitches due to a strained left oblique, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I felt some pain. That's why I stopped right away," Rodriguez said. "It's not bad. I'll be back soon." At this point, he's day-to-day, but we'll have updates on his status as they come in.
February 16, 2008
The Astros want Wandy Rodriguez to focus on his craft this season, rather than be distracted by things he can't control, the Houston Chronicle reports. "Look, Wandy," manager Cecil Cooper told the hurler, "this year I don't want you to argue with the umpire or make any faces at them. I want you to focus and concentrate." Fellow pitchers Roy Oswalt and Woody Williams chided Rodriguez for his mound presence and temperament in the past.