2026 Stats
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Rodriguez 's biggest challenge in 2026 will be to prove to fantasy managers he is not just the next version of Jhonkensy Noel. The two are cut from the same cloth: big bat speed, big exit velo, and big contact issues. Rodriguez showed all of that in limited playing time with Cleveland in 2025 after a climb up the organizational ladder in which he hit 114 homers including 29 in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. His 23.1% strikeout rate in Triple-A last season was his best since playing in A-ball in 2021, so perhaps there is hope things can get better for him. He will have to force his way into a platoon in right field or, more likely, DH because he has no discerning defensive value. This is an AL-Only end game power play situation at best right now unless we see some demonstrable changes in camp. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Guardians in March of 2026. Traded to the Orioles in March of 2026.
Joining big club
The Orioles recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis
The 26-year-old was added to the taxi squad Sunday morning, and it didn't take long for him to join the active roster once Tyler O'Neill (concussion) landed on the injured list. Rodriguez should serve as a reserve outfielder while up in the majors.
The 26-year-old was added to the taxi squad Sunday morning, and it didn't take long for him to join the active roster once Tyler O'Neill (concussion) landed on the injured list. Rodriguez should serve as a reserve outfielder while up in the majors.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+120%
OPS vs LHP
2026
-100%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .683 | 88 | 2 | 12 | .203 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .310 | 37 | 0 | 4 | .091 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .250 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .000 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .769 | 55 | 2 | 9 | .240 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .279 | 22 | 0 | 1 | .095 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .571 | 25 | 0 | 2 | .158 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .350 | 15 | 0 | 3 | .083 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+53%
OPS at Home
2026
-100%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .674 | 71 | 2 | 8 | .179 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .440 | 54 | 0 | 8 | .157 | ||||
| 2026Home | .500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2026Away | .000 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .000 | ||||
| 2025Home | .788 | 44 | 2 | 5 | .237 | ||||
| 2025Away | .424 | 33 | 0 | 5 | .152 | ||||
| 2024Home | .410 | 23 | 0 | 3 | .063 | ||||
| 2024Away | .561 | 17 | 0 | 2 | .200 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Johnathan Rodriguez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.67BB Rate
25.0%K Rate
37.5%BABIP
.000ISO
.000AVG
.000OBP
.250SLG
.000OPS
.250wOBA
.173Exit Velocity
94.5 mphHard Hit Rate
66.7%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.139Expected SLG
.280Sprint Speed
23.8 ft/secGround Ball %
0.0%Line Drive %
66.7%Fly Ball %
33.3%Prospect Rankings History
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rodriguez hit .129 with zero home runs and 14 strikeouts (with nine walks) in 40 MLB plate appearances last year, but his success at Triple-A still makes him a notable rookie for potential fantasy value in 2025. He slashed .301/.390/.540 with 29 home runs, eight steals, a 25.2 percent strikeout rate, a 12.6 percent walk rate and a 34.3 percent hard-hit rate in 118 games as a 24-year-old repeating the International League. One positive takeaway from his brief time in the majors: Rodriguez's 76.2 mph average bat speed was an elite mark. Given his age and lack of impact foot speed, Rodriguez doesn't get much hype, but he could be a 25-homer right fielder if he were given the opportunity. He'll be competing with the likes of Will Brennan, Jhonkensy Noel and Kyle Manzardo for playing time, and while he'll likely open the year back at Triple-A, he could find his way into a significant role sometime this summer.
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Traded to Baltimore
The Orioles acquired Rodriguez from the Guardians on Sunday in exchange for right-hander Carter Rustad, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
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DFA'd by Cleveland
The Guardians designated Rodriguez for assignment Wednesday.
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Optioned to Triple-A
The Guardians optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
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Has role in playoff clincher
Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
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Back with big club
The Guardians recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
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Promotion on horizon?
Rodriguez isn't in the lineup Wednesday for Triple-A Columbus after the Guardians announced that Lane Thomas is dealing with a foot injury, reports SI.com.
Analysis
Thomas has only been back a week after being on the injured list for a month due to a wrist issue, but he's now battling another injury. Rodriguez made his MLB debut last season and went 0-for-5 in four games, but he could receive another opportunity in the near future. Angel Martinez operated as Cleveland's primary center fielder during Thomas' first absence, but his .265/.288/.379 slash line may not be enough to retain a regular role.
Thomas has only been back a week after being on the injured list for a month due to a wrist issue, but he's now battling another injury. Rodriguez made his MLB debut last season and went 0-for-5 in four games, but he could receive another opportunity in the near future. Angel Martinez operated as Cleveland's primary center fielder during Thomas' first absence, but his .265/.288/.379 slash line may not be enough to retain a regular role.