In 2014, Fernando Rodney was an All-Star closer for the Mariners, saving an MLB-best 48 saves.
In 2015, Fernando Rodney has been thrown on the proverbial scrap heap.
The Mariners designated Rodney for assignment after another crushing loss, a 6-3 decision to the White Sox that was a 3-1 Mariners lead heading into the ninth inning. Rodney didn't pitch in the game, but there obviously needs to be a bullpen shakeup and he was the one who needed to go. It happened in a series of moves, that included sending Danny Farquhar to the minors and bringing up Roenis Elias and Logan Kensing to the Show.
Rodney, 38, has a 5.68 ERA and 1.50 WHIP to go with 16 saves in 22 chances this season. He's been hit harder than last year, allowed more homers, walked hitters more often and struck out hitters far less often than last season. Back in 2012, he had one of the best seasons ever for a closer (seriously), but otherwise he's been an enigma throughout his career. Even with success there were question marks and headaches abound.
Rodney signed with the Mariners prior to last season to a two-year, $14 million deal.
Now that he's been designated for assignment, there's a 10-day window in which Rodney will either be traded, released, claimed on waivers or sent to the minors (in which case he needs to accept the assignment).
For Rodney at this point in his career and for lack of a better term, he's basically been cut -- barring some unforeseen circumstance.
In 2015, Fernando Rodney has been thrown on the proverbial scrap heap.
The Mariners designated Rodney for assignment after another crushing loss, a 6-3 decision to the White Sox that was a 3-1 Mariners lead heading into the ninth inning. Rodney didn't pitch in the game, but there obviously needs to be a bullpen shakeup and he was the one who needed to go. It happened in a series of moves, that included sending Danny Farquhar to the minors and bringing up Roenis Elias and Logan Kensing to the Show.
Rodney, 38, has a 5.68 ERA and 1.50 WHIP to go with 16 saves in 22 chances this season. He's been hit harder than last year, allowed more homers, walked hitters more often and struck out hitters far less often than last season. Back in 2012, he had one of the best seasons ever for a closer (seriously), but otherwise he's been an enigma throughout his career. Even with success there were question marks and headaches abound.
Rodney signed with the Mariners prior to last season to a two-year, $14 million deal.
Now that he's been designated for assignment, there's a 10-day window in which Rodney will either be traded, released, claimed on waivers or sent to the minors (in which case he needs to accept the assignment).
For Rodney at this point in his career and for lack of a better term, he's basically been cut -- barring some unforeseen circumstance.
