SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Richard Rodriguez #48 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 23, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Richard Rodríguez was acquired by the Braves at the deadline to strengthen the bullpen for the playoff run. How has he performed since coming to Atlanta?
When the Atlanta Braves traded for Richard Rodríguez, most fans were thrilled because the bullpen had been an area of concern. Much like the Jorge Soler trade, the Rich Rod deal was not announced until after the trade deadline had passed.