CLEVELAND — Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to pitch Sunday for the Detroit Tigers against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park.
It has been a long time coming.
After all, Rodriguez ghosted the Tigers for one month in the middle of the season because of a marital issue. Manager A.J. Hinch, amid a sensitive situation in Rodriguez's personal life, connected with the ex-Boston Red Sox pitcher, put any frustration aside and fully supported his Opening Day starter.
Hinch and Rodriguez broke the ice before the All-Star break, then had their latest of many conversations Wednesday.