CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers planned to send Eduardo Rodriguez, who signed a five-year, $77 million contract in November, to the injured list after he exited Wednesday's start with one out in the first inning.
On Sunday, the Tigers officially sidelined their prized left-hander.
Rodriguez, 29, landed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left ribcage sprain. The severity of his injury is unclear, as is the Tigers' plan for his rehabilitation.
The short-term filler for Rodriguez's spot in the starting rotation is right-hander Elvin Rodriguez, whom the Tigers called up in a corresponding move.