Potential Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher free agent fits
These three free agent starting pitchers could be potential targets for the Arizona Diamondbacks
By Paul Beckman
LHP Eduardo Rodriguez
In somewhat of a surprising move last week, Eduardo Rodriguez opted out of the final three years, $49 million deal with the Detroit Tigers. Rodriguez, 30, now enters this offseason has one of the more intriguing arms. Last year, the Venezuela native pitched to a strong 3.30 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 26 starts totaling 152.2 innings. He also had a 3.66 FIP, 23% strikeout rate, and 7.7% walk rate.
Right now, Arizona's rotation is all right-handed. Tommy Henry could be an option to to start, but he missed most of the second-half, including all the postseason, with left elbow inflammation, so the team might be cautious with his recovery. Plus, GM Mike Hazen already knows E-Rod from their time in Boston. Rodriguez will surely be seeking a larger deal than what he left on the table with Detroit, so Arizona might have to dig deep to sign him.