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6:29 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) Phil Nevin announced Friday that Rodriguez had another setback with his right shoulder, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
10:43 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) scattered two hits and one walk over a scoreless inning Sunday in his rehab appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake.
9:53 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Low-A Inland Empire on Sunday.
1:57 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) was spotted throwing off a mound Monday at the Angels' spring training complex in Arizona, Jared Tims of TalkinHalos.com reports.
12:42 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) was transferred Saturday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
2:30 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) manager Phil Nevin said Sunday that Rodriguez suffered a setback in his ramp up and began experiencing renewed soreness in his right shoulder, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
6:23 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 27, by the Angels on Wednesday with a surgically-repaired right shoulder.
2:38 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
4:45 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) head athletic trainer Mike Frostad indicated Friday that Rodriguez is still having some issues with his surgically-repaired shoulder, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
9:41 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) hasn't yet thrown to live hitters this spring, though Angels manager Phil Nevin hasn't ruled him out for Opening Day, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
6:20 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) is not on the schedule to throw live batting practice this week in Angels camp, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
12:55 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) acknowledged Thursday that he is still in recovery mode, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.
2:49 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) was ruled out for the rest of the 2022 season Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
2:49 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) was ruled out for the rest of the 2022 season Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
4:24 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) has been throwing, but his progression has gone slowly, and he may not return this season, per MLB.com.
4:24 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) has been throwing, but his progression has gone slowly, and he may not return this season, per MLB.com.
5:34 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
4:17 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) has resumed throwing as he works his way back from shoulder surgery, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
8:20 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (lat) underwent capsule repair surgery on his right shoulder Monday and is expected to miss the most of the 2022 season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
4:56 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) manager Perry Minasian said Monday that Rodriguez (lat) might not be ready for spring training in 2022, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
5:10 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (lat) has been ruled out for the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
6:56 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (lat) has yet to resume throwing and isn't expected to have enough time to ramp up as a starter if he returns, per MLB.com.
8:37 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday with a right lat strain, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
8:15 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
6:59 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over four innings in a 6-3 win. He struck out two.
5:00 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) joined the Angels as the 27th man to start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Toronto.
7:22 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) will be recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to start one of the doubleheader games Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports
5:08 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) Angels optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of Orange County Register reports.
12:29 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (2-1) took the loss in his first MLB start against Texas on Tuesday after allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits, two walks and a hit batsman across six innings. He struck out seven.
5:03 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) will be recalled by the Angels to start Monday's game against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
2:21 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
4:14 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) went four innings in his most recent start for Double-A Rocket City, striking out six while allowing one run on three hits and a walk against Montgomery.
2:21 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) was optioned to Double-A Rocket City on Sunday.
2:08 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) covered 1.1 innings out of the bullpen Monday versus Kansas City, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one.
8:13 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
12:04 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) showed increased velocity in a minor-league rehab appearance Monday and could return to the big club this weekend, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
2:14 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
11:17 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Tuesday and could be activated from the injured list by the end of the week, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
5:40 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
11:41 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) felt good after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
5:56 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) is doing gym work but has yet to resume throwing, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
6:54 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible May 16 after testing came back clean Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
7:33 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (shoulder) was placed on the injured list Thursday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
11:36 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) Joe Maddon said after Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Rays that Rodriguez was removed from the contest early due to right shoulder irritation, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
12:08 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (2-0) pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one to earn the win in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Texas.
11:58 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (1-0) took the win against Houston on Sunday, pitching a scoreless inning in relief. He allowed one walk and struck out two.
11:29 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) Joe Maddon said Thursday that he now believes Rodriguez has what it takes to eventually move into a starting role, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. "The changeup really adds another layer to him," Maddon said. "He's a strike-thrower and he can get quick outs by challenging hitters with that fastball and force them to beat it into the ground. You can see him becoming a frontline starter. It gives me a lot to think about now that I've seen it."
11:14 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) hurled 1.2 scoreless frames in a relief appearance against Toronto on Friday. He allowed no hits and two walks while striking out a pair.
9:36 AM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) struck out three while allowing two hits and one walk in two innings Friday against the White Sox.
11:49 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) has made the Angels' Opening Day roster, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
7:11 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) manager Joe Maddon suggested Sunday that Rodriguez profiles as a reliever both now and in the future, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. "If you look at (Rodriguez) right now, he looks like a relief pitcher to me," Maddon said. "But that doesn't mean he can't start. Just looking at the way he comes after you, the physical stuff, how intimidating he can be in the short term, it's very interesting. I've not seen enough of him to know the other side of it."
12:42 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) is being considered for an Opening Day bullpen spot, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
9:11 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) struck out both batters he faced Tuesday versus Cincinnati.
3:23 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) was added to the Angels' 40-man roster Friday.
7:30 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) will be part of the Angels' 60-man roster.
5:07 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) (back) has recovered from back surgery and threw a bullpen session in early March, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
6:21 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) underwent surgery for a pars defect (a stress fracture in his lower spine) Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
3:32 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday due to lower back discomfort, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
5:47 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) will open the year in the rotation with High-A Inland Empire, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.
12:00 PM - Chris Rodriguez (LAA) has a stress reaction in his back and will open the year on the disabled list at Low-A Burlington, MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports.
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