The Brewers signed Elvin Rodriguez to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal also includes a club option for 2026. Rodriguez spent last season pitching in Japan. He'll likely hold a middle relief role in the Brewers bullpen.

Elvin Rodriguez allowed three runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-0 loss to Cleveland on Thursday. Rodriguez took the loss while striking out four and walking four.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez was just recalled from Triple-A Toledo to make the start earlier in the day. The rookie has struggled in the big leagues this season, posting a 0-3 record, 10.04 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and 20 strikeouts over 26 innings of work.

Elvin Rodriguez was rocked for eight runs on eight hits in a 10-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday. Rodriguez struck out two and walked two while taking his second loss of the year.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez wasn't fooling anyone as he gave up three homers and got just five swinging strikes in the start. The loss drops Rodriguez's record to 0-2, to go along with an 11.51 ERA and 1.82 WHIP. It would be best to avoid him in fantasy for his next start, which is scheduled for Wednesday against the White Sox.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Elvin Rodriguez allowed 10 runs over 4 1/3 innings of work in a 13-0 loss to the Yankees on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez struggled against a dangerous New York lineup, serving up four homers including a three-run homer to Anthony Rizzo. The rookie hurler now has a 0-1 record, 10.13 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts over 16 innings of work. He's likely to return to the minors once Detroit's starting pitchers get healthy.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Elvin Rodriguez threw four shutout innings in a 2-1 win over Cleveland on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez struck out four and allowed just two hits, but he didn't stick around long enough to qualify for his first big-league win. Rodriguez has now made two starts for the Tigers, allowing four runs over nine innings of work.