Indians team President Chris Antonetti announced today in Detroit that Jefry Rodriguez will start for the Tribe Saturday in a spot start against the Royals.
Rodriguez was involved a trade that sent catcher Yan Gomes to the Washington Nationals. Rodriguez spent some time with the Nationals last year in the majors. He went 3-3 with a 5.71 ERA.
Rodriguez is 6-6, 232 lbs. right handed thrower. He started the season in Triple-A for the Tribe. He’s had one start where he went 5.2/3 innings pitched. He won the game but had an ERA of 4.