KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eduardo Rodriguez, the ace of the Detroit Tigers, isn't thinking about the upcoming trade deadline.
But the Tigers need a boost in the hitting department, and trading Rodriguez would allow president of baseball operations Scott Harris to acquire fresh talent for the organization.
The 30-year-old left-hander, who tied for sixth in American League Cy Young voting in 2019, is one of the best starting pitchers available ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
"Whatever happens in the future is not under my control," Rodriguez said Tuesday. "The only thing I can control is going out there every five days to help my team win the game.