Overview
- Multiple outlets report Houston is finalizing Rodriguez’s hiring, with an official announcement still pending.
- Rodriguez is expected to fill one of two major-league hitting coach vacancies as the Astros retain a two-coach model.
- The Padres granted permission for the interview, and Rodriguez has one year remaining on his San Diego contract.
- Houston made the change after ranking 21st in MLB in runs in 2025 and parting with Alex Cintrón and Troy Snitker.
- Rodriguez led San Diego’s hitters the past two seasons after assistant stints with the Red Sox and Guardians, with the Padres topping MLB in batting average and strikeout avoidance in 2024 before regressing in 2025.