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Randy Rodriguez Takes Step Forward in Arizona Fall League
Randy Rodriguez, San Francisco Giants closer, pitches in Arizona Fall League after Tommy John surgery.
In brief
Randy Rodriguez, San Francisco Giants closer, pitches in Arizona Fall League after Tommy John surgery. Randy Rodriguez, a San Francisco Giants closer recovering from Tommy John surgery, pitches in the Arizona Fall League to rebuild his pitching form before potential activation in 2027. Originally reported by San…
Arizona Fall League Purpose
The Arizona Fall League develops young players and prepares them for Major League Baseball.
Randy Rodriguez's AFL Role
Randy Rodriguez, San Francisco Giants closer, pitches in the Arizona Fall League after Tommy John surgery.
Rodriguez's AFL Start
Rodriguez started Tuesday's game for the Scottsdale Scorpions, retiring the side and striking out one.
Rodriguez's Surgery Timeline
Rodriguez underwent Tommy John surgery late in the 2025 season, preventing him from helping the Giants bullpen in 2026.
Giants' Decision to Send Rodriguez
The Giants sent Rodriguez to the Arizona Fall League to get innings and continue his build-up after surgery.
Rodriguez's 2025 Performance
Rodriguez went from set-up man to closer in 2025 with a 1.79 ERA in 50 games, 13 holds and four saves before injury.
Giants' Bullpen Concerns
San Francisco's bullpen was a mess in 2026, so having Rodriguez available would be a huge boost.
The big picture
Randy Rodriguez, a San Francisco Giants closer recovering from Tommy John surgery, pitches in the Arizona Fall League to rebuild his pitching form before potential activation in 2027.
