Minus a blip earlier this season, Richard Rodriguez has been a key member of the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen since early last season. However, the team will be without Rodriguez for the next few days. This is due to Rodriguez being placed on paternity leave.
Right-handed pitcher Parker Markel has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace Rodriguez on the Pirate 25-man roster. Markel was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on July 27th. This came after he was designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners.
In 47 1/3 innings pitched this season Rodriguez owns a 3.