Francisco Rodriguez
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Born: Jan 7, 1982
- Debut: September 18, 2002
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
September 30, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez blew his seventh save of the season in stunning fashion on Wednesday, allowing a walk-off grand slam to journeyman outfielder Justin Maxwell, as the Mets lost 7-3 in Washington D.C.
Our View:
K-Rod's seventh blown save happens to be the second he's accrued via a walk-off grand slam this season (with the other coming against Everth Cabrera of the Padres on August 7). Since appearing in the All-Star game in early July, he has been a monstrosity, posting a 6.84 ERA in just 25 innings. After looking like such a good investment for the first half of 2009, he could end up being the next disastrous big contract handed out by the truly inept Mets.
September 17, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez blew his sixth save of the season on Wednesday night, allowing two runs in an inning of work against the Braves. The Mets lost 6-5 in Atlanta.
Our View:
K-Rod has been one of the worst relievers in the National League since the All-Star break, posting a 5.66 ERA in 20.2 innings. Perhaps all the losing in Flushing has gotten to him.
September 15, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez will be unavailable to close for the Mets on Tuesday night in Atlanta, as he has stayed in New York to be with his wife after she gave birth to twins yesterday, according to Newsday.
Our View:
He will rejoin the team tomorrow, however. Congratulations, K-Rod.
September 7, 2009
The New York Daily News is reporting that Mets' closer Francisco Rodriguez has been experiencing cramping in his left quad as of late. Rodriguez experienced the cramping in Sunday's ninth inning, but he finished the game to pick up his 30th save.
Our View:
K-Rod plays for the Mets, so obviously he would be getting hurt right about now. On the bright side, it looks like he will be able to finish the season out, and the end can't come fast enough in New York.
August 8, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez wasted Oliver Perez's first quality start since April in stunning fashion on Friday night. Given a 2-1 lead in the ninth, the Amazins' beleaguered closer allowed Will Venable to tie the game with a double before loading the bases with no outs. He then proceeded to give up an Everth Cabrera grand slam, only the second career home run for the light-hitting shortstop. Cabrera had struck out in his first three at-bats. All-in-all, K-Rod faced five batters and retired none of them, walking three while allowing two extra base hits.
Our View:
K-Rod has now given up seven runs in his last two appearances, which have spanned just one inning of work. After getting off to a torrid start, if appears the malaise of the Mets' horrifying 2009 has finally gotten to him as well.
July 8, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez gave up a ninth inning home run to Manny Ramirez on Wednesday night, but still managed to nail down his 22nd save, as the Mets beat the Dodgers 5-4 at Citi Field.
Our View:
K-Rod has seen his ERA creep up in recent weeks, but is still, along with Jonathan Papelbon, one of the top two closers in the game.
July 3, 2009
MetsBlog.com is reporting that Mets' closer Francisco Rodriguez told the media that he would be available for Friday's game after throwing a career high 46 pitches on Thursday. Rodriguez blew his third save of the year but received the win in the game.
Our View:
K-Rod has thrown 93 pitches since last Sunday, which makes it hard to believe that the Mets would use him tonight. Still, he says he will be avalable so we will see how effective he is if called upon.
July 2, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez blew his third save of the season on Thursday, but recovered to nail down the win in ten innings, as the Mets outlasted Pittsburgh 9-8.
Our View:
K-Rod has hit a relative rough patch after his amazing start to the season, but is still one of the premier closers in all of baseball. Despite his recent blown saves, there is absolutely no reason to keep him out of your lineup.
June 26, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez said he regrets confronting Yankees reliever Brian Bruney in the Yankee Stadium outfield on June 14 over comments Bruney had made about him earlier in the week, according to ESPN.
Our View:
Both have appeared to move on and it's now a dead issue. K-Rod is in the midst of a fantastic season, posting 20 saves in 22 chances to go along with a sparkling 1.01 ERA.
June 22, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 19th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Cardinals at Citi Field. He did not allow any hits over one inning, with no walks or strikeouts.
Our View:
K-Rod is currently tied with Heath Bell and Brian Wilson for the NL lead in saves. He is 5-for-7 on save chances in June.
June 18, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez blew only his second save of the season on Thursday, giving up two runs in the ninth as the Mets lost 5-4 to the Orioles.
Our View:
K-Rod is still having a great season in New York and remains an elite option at closer.
June 16, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez picked up his seventeenth save of the season on Tuesday despite letting two inherited runners score.
Our View:
K-Rod's ERA remains a miniscule 0.56 and he is following up his record 62 save season with arguably an even better campaign.
June 14, 2009
The AP reports that Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Bruney had to be separated before Sunday's game between the Mets and Yankees. Bruney had called K-Rod's save celebrations a tired act on Saturday and the two got into an argument during batting practice today.
Our View:
Bruney says that he is embarrassed by how Rodriguez pitches. However, fantasy owners should continue to celebrate if they own K-Rod. The record holder for saves in a season has been excellent since joining the Mets. He carries a 0.57 ERA in 31.1 innings of work.
May 25, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez returned on Monday after missing a couple of days due to back spasms. He walked one and allowed a hit while using 23 pitches to pick up his 13th save of the season.
Our View:
K-Rod should be good to go moving forward. His ERA is down to 0.83 after posting a 2.24 mark last season and he remains one of the elite ninth-inning pitchers in the game. The 27-year-old has 307 saves since 2005.
May 25, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez will be available for a save situation on Monday if needed, according to the AP. He has missed the past two games due to back spasms.
Our View:
K-Rod has been solid this season for the Mets, but they have not produced nearly as many save situations as the Angels did a season ago. Feel free to get him back in your lineups.
May 24, 2009
The New York Post is reporting that Francisco Rodriguez is feeling much better today after collapsing on Saturday night due to back spasms. Rodriguez is not expected to be available for Sunday's game.
Our View:
K-Rod seems to be doing much better, so expect him to be available to close early in the week. For today, J.J. Putz is expected to have the closer duties should they arise.
May 23, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez had to leave Fenway Park on Saturday to visit the hospital due to back spasms, according to the Associated Press. "He was in a tough position," manager Jerry Manuel said after New York beat Boston 3-2. "He couldn't walk. He was in bad shape. Spasms was the word that they used."
Our View:
Rodriguez is being listed as day-to-day for the moment and J.J. Putz, who logged his second save of the year on Saturday, will resume the closing duties in K-Rod's absence. Rodriguez owners should check back on his status tomorrow night before placing him in their lineups for next week.
May 6, 2009
A night after picking up his seventh save on 28 pitches, Francisco Rodriguez picked up his eighth as the Mets beat the Phillies 1-0. He did not allow a base runner in the outing.
Our View:
There was some speculation that K-Rod would be unavailable tonight as he threw more pitches than normal last night. He needed 13 pitches to get his three outs tonight, but there's probably a good chance that he will not be available on Thursday.
May 6, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez may be unavailable to pitch on Wednesday after throwing 28 pitches on Tuesday, according to Newsday.
Our View:
K-Rod is not injured by any means, but just went a little longer than usual last night. He remains a top flight option at closer.
May 5, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez earned his seventh save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Atlanta, but was touched a bit in the process. He allowed two runs (both unearned) on two hits and a walk and strike out one batter.
Our View:
K-Rod has been very good this season, but was less than his best on Tuesday. Still, he got the job done, which says a lot about his ability as a top closer.
May 1, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez earned his fifth save of the year on Friday as the Mets beat the Phillies 7-4. He walked a hitter but struck out two in his one inning.
Our View:
K-Rod is not having any problems in New York as he has continued where he left off last season in Los Angeles. He is striking out hitters at a good pace, and he has to be considered one of, if not the, top closers in baseball.
April 24, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez earned his fourth save of the season on Friday, but he struggled through the ninth inning. He allowed two runs on a home run to Nationals' catcher Jesus Flores, but the Mets held on to win 4-3.
Our View:
The two runs in the ninth Friday were the only K-Rod has allowed all season. He's still an elite closer, but isn't getting many save opportunities because the Mets are off to a slow start.
April 8, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez earned his second save in as many contests on Wednesday as the Mets topped the Reds 9-7. He walked two batters, but didn't allow a hit in his one inning of work.
Our View:
K-Rod is now officially on pace for 162 saves and would shatter the single-season record of 62 that he set last year. We'll ballpark his total somewhere around 50 though.
March 16, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez threw 1.1 innings in Monday's 2-0 win over Puerto Rico to notch his third save in the WBC. He struck out two while allowing nobody to reach base.
Our View:
It's unlikely the Mets are thrilled with Rodriguez appearing in the eighth inning in his last two outings, but he has looked good in doing so.
February 15, 2009
Francisco Rodriguez is sporting blood-red contact lenses this spring claiming that they help with the glare, according to NewsDay.
Our View:
We don't suspect that the lenses will make much of any difference in his performance. However, you need to keep in mind that manager Jerry Manuel has said that her will divide save chances 70-30 between K-Rod and former Mariners closer J.J. Putz.
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