LAKELAND, Fla. -- Francisco Rodriguez is on his way to spring training.
After missing a week of camp because of visa issues, the Detroit Tigers’ veteran closer from Venezuela has those issues resolved, is traveling today and should be in Tiger Town on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Manager Brad Ausmus said this morning that he expected Rodriguez to arrive “sooner than later.”
Rodriguez, 34, is entering his 15th season in the major leagues. He was acquired for infield prospect Javier Betancourt in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers this off-season.