Wandy Rodriguez
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Born: Jan 18, 1979
- Debut: May 23, 2005
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
October 2, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez gave up three earned runs on eight hits over six innings in Friday's 7-1 loss at New York. He had one walk with three strikeouts.
Our View:
Rodriguez had a decent performance, but was dealt a loss due to poor support. He holds a solid 3.02 ERA over 33 starts.
September 27, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez rebounded from a poor outing last Tuesday, limiting the Reds to two runs in six innings, as Houston won 3-2 at home.
Our View:
He is now 14-11 with a 2.97 ERA and 190 strikeouts in 32 starts this season.
September 21, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was hammered for six earned runs on nine hits over five innings in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Cardinals at Minute Maid Park. He had no walks with five strikeouts.
Our View:
Rodriguez only collected one win over his last six starts, and suffered his 11th loss of 2009 tonight.
September 14, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez only allowed two earned runs on five hits over six innings in Monday's 3-1 loss at Cincinnati. He had two walks and racked up eight strikeouts.
Our View:
Rodriguez pitched well tonight, but was dealt his 10th loss of 2009 due to poor run support. He allowed two or less earned runs in five of his last six starts, but only earned two wins over the span.
September 9, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was his usual dominant self at home on Thursday night, allowing just three hits and one run in seven innings, as Houston rallied late for a 2-1 win over Atlanta.
Our View:
Rodriguez's ERA now rests at 2.76, while his WHIP is an excellent 1.20. With his seven innings tonight, he tied his career high of 182.2 set in 2007.
September 4, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez shut down a powerful Phillies' lineup on Friday as the Astros blanked Philadephia by a score of 7-0. Rodriguez went seven scoreless innings and allowed seven hits while striking out seven.
Our View:
Wandy has been excellent for the most part this season, as evidenced by his 2.82 ERA. His 13-9 record might not seem outstanding, but if he played for a better team we may be talking about him in the Cy Young race. While the wins aren't always a sure thing, fantasy owners should be able to rely on Wandy for quality performances down the stretch.
August 30, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings on Sunday. He fanned seven, but was handed his ninth loss of the season as the Astros fell 4-3 to the Diamondbacks.
Our View:
Rodriguez has pitched much better this season than his nine losses would suggest. He holds a 2.93 ERA and had only allowed one run in his last 15 innings before Sunday's start.
August 25, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was masterful on Tuesday, but he was hit with the loss as his Astros fell to the Cardinals 1-0. Rodriguez went seven innings and allowed one run on three hits while walking one and striking out six.
Our View:
This has to be a tough one to take for Wandy, who pretty much shut down the Cards over seven innings. He was good, but Cardinals' starter Adam Wainwright was better on this night. It looks like Wandy has figured it out, because his last two starts have been excellent after a horrific outing against the Brewers a week and a half ago.
August 20, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez rebounded from the worst outing of his career on Thursday night, throwing eight sharp innings of one-run ball (zero earned), as the Astros beat the Marlins 4-1 at home.
Our View:
Rodriguez allowed ten runs to the Brewers in a horrific game last Friday, but looked to have put it past him tonight. He has allowed more than one earned run in a start just once since July 2.
August 14, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez had the the worst start of his career on Friday night, surrendering ten runs in just four innings, as the Astros lost 11-2 in Milwaukee.
Our View:
The horrific outing spiked his ERA from 2.51 to 3.05. It was the first time since June 26 (seven starts) that he had allowed more than one run. Look for him to pick himself up off the floor and turn in a solid outing his next time out.
August 9, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez only issued five hits over seven scoreless innings in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Brewers at Minute Maid Park. He had two walks and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Rodriguez has not taken a loss over his last nine starts, and collected his team-leading 11th win. Keep him active in fantasy lineups for his next turn in Houston's rotation.
August 7, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday, and declared himself 100 percent healthy and ready for his Sunday start, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
The injury never appeared to be too serious, and the NL pitcher of the month for July sounds ready to come back and pitch well on Sunday.
August 5, 2009
MLB.com reports that Wandy Rodriguez threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and, after positive results, looks to return to the rotation on Sunday.
Our View:
Wandy has another bullpen session scheduled for Friday, where he plans to throw at 100 percent, and will be reevaluated after that. The Astros can't afford for him to miss any more time, especially with Roy Oswalt out as well.
August 4, 2009
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez has been named July's NL pitcher of the month. Rodriguez was 4-0 in July with an 0.75 ERA.
Our View:
Wandy struck out 37 batters and walked only seven in the month of July, and he was pretty much unhittable. He is currently dealing with a tweaked hamstring, but he doesn't expect to miss a start. While he will probably not keep up the pace heset in July, Wandy looks like an excellent fantasy play for the stretch run.
August 2, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez, who had to leave in the fifth inning against St. Louis on Saturday with a strained right hamstring, does not expect to miss his next start, according to the Houston Chronicle. "It doesn't hurt that much," said Rodriguez. "I think I'm not going to miss a start. I'm going to treat it. By how I'm feeling today I don't think I'm going to miss a start, but we'll see how it feels tomorrow."
Our View:
Stay tuned, but it looks like Wandy should be good to go for his next turn, at home against the Brewers on Friday, August 7, and he'll get an extra day of rest with Houston on an off day on Thursday. Given how effective he's been of late, having failed to give up more than a run in any of his past six starts, and how great he's always been at home, it's tough not to start him next week, even if there is a bit of uncertainty surrounding his hamstring.
August 1, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez exited Saturday's start against the Cardinals in the fifth inning with a strained right hamstring, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The severity of his injury is yet to be determined. He was hurt while reaching first base on a fielder's choice.
July 27, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez only allowed one earned run on six hits over seven innings in Monday's 5-1 loss at Chicago. He had two walks and fired seven strikeouts. The game went 13 innings.
Our View:
Rodriguez had a solid outing, but ended the night with a no-decision due to poor run support from his teammates. He has allowed one or less earned runs in each of his five starts in July, and should be penciled into fantasy lineups for his next turn in the Astros' rotation.
July 21, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez cruised to his tenth win of the season on Tuesday night, allowing just four hits and one run in seven innings, as the Astros eased by the Cardinals 11-6.
Our View:
This is Wandy's third straight season of steady improvement, and he has quietly become one of the best pitchers in the National League. Expect big things going forward.
July 17, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez pitched six scoreless innings Thursday to pick up his ninth win of the season as the Astros blanked the Dodgers 3-0 in Los Angeles.
Our View:
Wandy has now thrown three straight quality starts. He has given the Astros a legitimate number two starter behind Roy Oswalt in 2009, and is the complete fantasy package with his high number of wins and strikeouts and low ERA.
July 8, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was masterful in his Wednesday afternoon start against the Pirates, as the Astros blanked Pittsburgh 5-0. Rodriguez pitched a complete game shutout and allowed only five hits while walking one and striking out 11.
Our View:
Wandy hasn't shown much since his outstanding start to the season, but he looked like the early season version today. The one walk was a great sign, and the 11 K's prove he had the good stuff. He is still inconsistent, but he should be owned and started in all leagues because of the potential for games like this.
July 2, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez rebounded from an awful start last time out, pitching seven innings of one run ball as the Astros beat San Diego, and a swarm of bees, 7-2 on Thursday.
Our View:
After a huge start to 2009, Rodriguez has been inconsistent of late, throwing good one game then getting torched the next. He believes he had been tipping his pitches, however, and said he corrected the flaw before today's game. He is still worth a roster spot in almost every format and should be a solid fantasy pitcher going forward.
July 1, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that Wandy Rodriguez thinks his recent struggles could be a result of him tipping his pitches.
Our View:
After starting the season on an ace-like tear, Rodriguez has struggled mightily since late May. His ERA jumped from 1.83 to 3.35 and his record went from 5-2 to 6-6. The tipping pitches theory seems like a cop out. Rodriguez is clearly struggling with something though.
June 26, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was rocked for four earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Friday's 5-4 win over the Tigers at Minute Maid Park. He had four walks and three strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers.
Our View:
He had a tough outing, and should be happy he ended the night with a no-decision rather than a loss. He now has a 5.90 ERA (with one win) over five starts in June.
June 21, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was in control from the hill in Sunday's 4-1 win at Minnesota, as he only issued one earned run on two hits over seven innings. He had three walks and eight strikeouts, and the only score came on a Michael Cuddyer homer.
Our View:
It was a great outing for Rodriguez other than the three free passes. He evens his record to 6-6, and snapped a five-game skid without earning a win.
June 16, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was tagged for six earned runs on Tuesday night in the Astros 6-1 loss to the Rangers.
Our View:
After pitching superbly in his last start after three terrible ones, Rodriguez was again terrible on Tuesday night. His incredible start is beginning to look further and further away in the rearview-mirror as the losses and walks pile up. He could soon no longer be worth a roster spot.
June 10, 2009
After a couple of terrible outings, it seems the Cubs were all Wandy Rodriguez needed to get back on track. He allowed only one run in seven innings of work. Wandy gave up five hits and two walks while striking out six in the Astros 2-1 win. Unfortunately, he did not factor in the decision.
Our View:
After looking like one of the better pitchers in the league in his first nine starts, Wandy seemed to get rattled by a loss to the Reds in which he allowed six unearned runs. Hopefully tonight's performance will get him back in the rhythm that his fantasy owners enjoyed in the first portion of the season.
June 4, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was rocked for seven earned runs on 10 hits over a mere five innings of work in Thursday's 10-3 loss to the Rockies at Minute Maid Park. He had two walks, seven strikeouts and gave up four homers.
Our View:
Rodriguez falls to 5-5 for the season, and has taken a loss in each of his last three starts. He has pitched pretty well overall this season, and should be able to bounce back. Perhaps you can acquire him for a bargain price following tonight's disastrous outing.
May 25, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez lasted just four innings and took his third loss of the season despite not allowing an earned run in Monday's 8-5 loss in Cincinnati. The starter gave up six unearned runs on 10 hits and two walks, while striking out three hitters.
Our View:
This was a wasted day for Wandy and his owners as he probably would have improved to 6-2 had his defense been competent. Let this outing have no bearing on his awesome season that has been having to date.
May 20, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was outstanding again on Wednesday as the Astros beat the Brewers 6-4. Rodriguez went seven innings and allowed one run on six hits while walking one and striking out five.
Our View:
Wandy has turned himself into a well-above average fantasy pitcher, and he continues to deliver every time he takes the mound. Trade for him if you can, but right now it will take a lot to get the guy while he is pitching this well.
May 14, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez dominated the Rockies on Thursday in the Astros' 5-3 win. Rodriguez went seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits while striking out 11.
Our View:
This is Wandy's second straight dominant outing, and he has developed into a very good fantasy pitcher. His 11 strikeouts solidified him as a top pitching option, but his record still sits at 4-2.
May 8, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez sparkled on Friday, tossing an eight-inning scoreless gem against the Padres. He allowed just five hits, did not walk a man and struck out seven in the Astros' 2-0 win.
Our View:
Wandy is now 3-2 on the season with a 1.80 ERA and has emerged and a strong fantasy starter in any format. He's picking up the slack for a struggling Roy Oswalt who is notoriously inconsistent in the first half of the season.
May 3, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was far from sharp on Sunday, but still gave his team a chance to win. He allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over just five innings, but the bullpen held on and the Astros topped the Braves 7-5.
Our View:
This start was uncharacteristic of Rodriguez so far this season. He's been the Astros' ace in the hole with a 1.69 ERA coming into today's game. His Sunday hiccup brought it up to 2.19, but he's still having a strong 2009 campaign.
April 28, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez was great once again as he scattered five hits and two walks over seven innings to earn his second victory of the season. He allowed just one run and struck out five in the Astros' 8-3 win over the Reds.
Our View:
Rodriguez's season ERA is now a sterling 1.69 and the Astros may have finally found their compliment to Roy Oswalt. If he can stay healthy he may be the boost that the patchwork Houston rotation has been looking for.
April 24, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez had a great start, but took the hard luck loss on Thursday as the Astros fell to the Dodgers 2-0. He allowed just one run on five hits and two walks over six innings.
Our View:
Wandy is just 1-2 on the season, but is sporting a fantastic 1.80 ERA. He racks up the strikeouts and if he can stay healthy he'll put up some solid win totals. Wandy has turned into a decent fantasy option at SP.
April 18, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez dominated on Saturday as he threw seven shutout innings and earned his first win of the season in the Astros 7-0 thrashing of the Reds. Rodriguez allowed just two hits and two walks and struck out ten.
Our View:
Wandy made a lot of Reds miss on Saturday and showed his true potential as a starter. He's been inconsistent in the past and has had several run-ins with the injury bug, but has always had the tools to be successful. The Astros would love it if he could keep this up. Their rotation has a lot of holes behind Roy Oswalt.
April 12, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez will make his second start of the season today against the Cardinals (4-2) at Busch Stadium, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Rodriguez only allowed one earned run on four hits over six innings in his season debut, but is 2-6 with a 4.08 ERA over 10 meetings (nine starts) with St. Louis. The Astros only won one game so far, and Rodriguez could be headed for another tough outing against the Cardinals.
March 24, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez threw four scoreless innings, with two hits allowed, in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Mets in the Grapefruit League, with two walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
He was not hindered by his bruised index finger on his pitching hand, evidenced by his solid performance today. Rodriguez has had trouble staying healthy, but is worth targeting as a flier for mixed leagues. He fired 131 strikeouts over 137.1 innings last season, with a 1.31 WHIP.
March 24, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez will start Tuesday's game against the Mets, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
He was originally scheduled to pitch Monday, but was scratched due to a bruised index finger on his pitching hand. He is capable of solid production, but remains a risky fantasy prospect due to a poor track record with durability.
March 22, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that Wandy Rodriguez's Monday start will be pushed back due to a bruised index finger on his pitching hand. The injury is not believed to be serious enough to hinder his opening day availability.
Our View:
Rodriguez has consistently shown improvement in recent seasons and his 3.54 ERA and 8.58 K/9 rate look very nice. However, he has had difficulty staying healthy and his value has been limited as a result.
March 19, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez allowed five runs (one earned) on three hits over two innings in Thursday's 12-1 loss to the Mets, with two walks and one strikeout.
Our View:
Rodriguez falls to 0-3 this spring, with a 6.00 ERA. He failed to locate his pitches today as he wanted to, evidenced by his two walks.
March 14, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez is set to return to the hill for today's split-squad game against the Yankees, according to the Houston Chronicle. He has been recovering from a strained ribcage and said, "I feel very good. I have not felt any pain."
Our View:
He is hoping to build up his pitch count over two scheduled innings, and also hopes to locate his pitches. Rodriguez would hold a spot near the top of the Astros' rotation if healthy.
March 10, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Wandy Rodriguez (strained ribcage) did not experience any discomfort after throwing 30 pitches in a simulated game today, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
He fired 10 additional pitches in a bullpen session, and is scheduled to take the hill against the Yankees on Saturday. If healthy, Rodriguez is capable of being a solid fantasy pitcher, namely in the strikeouts department.
March 10, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez, who is recovering from a strained rib cage, is scheduled to throw a simulated game today, according to the Houston Chronicle. He has not pitched in a game since February 27.
Our View:
This is definitely a situation worth monitoring. Rodriguez may not receive a ton of attention from fantasy owners on draft day, but he made real strides last year, sporting career best K/9 (8.6) and BB/9 (2.9) rates. If healthy, there's reason to believe he could take another step forward in 2009.
March 5, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that Wandy Rodriguez threw for the second day in a row and reported no pain. He is dealing with a strained ribcage that has slowed his spring to this point.
Our View:
Pending an up coming bullpen session, Rodriguez should be able to start throwing with some regularity. He's a solid fantasy starter, especially in the strikeout category, when healthy.
March 3, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez, who is dealing with a strained intercostal muscle in his left side, may so some light throwing today, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Rodriguez is capable of solid production, namely for strikeouts, but it remains to be seen if he will continue to be limited by his health.
March 2, 2009
Manager Cecil Cooper noted that Wandy Rodriguez will miss his next two starts while recovering from a strained intercostal muscle in his left side, according to the Houston Chronicle. Pitching coach Dewey Robinson said, "There is a lot of torque going into his upper half, and it is natural. That is how pitchers throw. I kind of saw this last year when he was coming back from one of his injuries. Wandy uses his lower half to drive off the mound, but if we keep him a little taller and over the ball, it shortens up his side and hopefully takes some of the stress off."
Our View:
It was previously indicated that he would only miss one start, but the club wants to be cautious going by his poor track record with durability. Rodriguez is capable of solid production, namely for strikeouts, but it remains to be seen if he will continue to be hindered by his health.
February 28, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez strained an intercostal muscle in his left side and will miss at least one spring start, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
He has a poor track record with durability, so the Astros will handle his latest injury with caution. Rodriguez is capable of solid production, namely for strikeouts, but it remains to be seen if he will continue to be hindered by his health.
February 27, 2009
Wandy Rodriguez got roughed up by Washington on Friday to the tune of two runs, four hits, one walk and zero strikeouts in two innings.
Our View:
Rodriguez has been getting tabbed as a sleeper by many heading into 2009, and this one performance shouldn't do anything to change people's minds, although it'll certainly be worth monitoring whether he can bounce back in his next couple outings in spring training.
January 27, 2009
The Houston Chronicle believes Wandy Rodriguez will enter spring training as the Astros' likely No. 2 starter in the rotation behind ace Roy Oswalt.
Our View:
Rodriguez earned nine wins last season, with 131 strikeouts over 137.1 innings, while maintaining a 1.31 WHIP. He has potential to be a nice value pick in 2009, namely with an increase in innings.
January 26, 2009
The Astros and Wandy Rodriguez avoided arbitration on Monday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.6 million deal, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:
Rodriguez made 25 appearances for the Astros last year, all of which were starts. He's becoming a more consistent starter for them, going 9-7 with a 3.54 ERA. He could have some fantasy value this year, but probably won't be drafted in most leagues.
January 23, 2009
MLB.com reports that the Houston Astros and starter Wandy Rodriguez are in negotiations for a new contract. The Astros are said to have offered the lefty $2.25 million, while Rodriguez is seeking $3 million.
Our View:
If a deal cannot be reached, the two sides will likely be involved in an arbitration hearing.
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