The Red Sox declined Rodriguez's (hip) $4.25 million option for 2024 on Saturday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez will be paid a $500,000 buyout instead. The left-handed reliever was limited to just 11 appearances in 2023 due to oblique, shoulder and hip injuries. His season ended in mid-August because of the hip issue and it's not clear what his current health situation is as he heads into free agency.
Joely Rodriguez Shut down from throwing
Rodriguez has been shut down from throwing due to recurring pain in his right hip, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez has been on the injured list since the end of July, and manager Alex Cora said there's a chance Rodriguez's setback could keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. A clearer return timeline should emerge as Rodriguez recovers, but he will not be pitching in games anytime soon.
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