Detroit Tigers Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez Opts Out of Contract, Becomes Free Agent

Tigers attempted to trade Rodriguez last season to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the player leveraged his no-trade clause to block the move - The Venezuelan right-handed pitcher had a 13-9 record and 3.30 ERA last season.

Eduardo Rodriguez, Detroit Tigers' right-handed pitcher from Venezuela, has opted out of the remaining three seasons and $49 million of his contract, becoming a free agent.
Last season, a potential trade that would have sent Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Dodgers was blocked using his no-trade clause.
Rodriguez had a successful 2023 season with a 13-9 record, a 3.30 ERA, and led the Tigers with 152 2/3 innings pitched.
His decision to opt out doesn't come as a surprise considering his stellar performance last season and the current market rate for pitchers.
The Tigers stand to lose Rodriguez with no compensation as they cannot get a draft pick due to him already receiving a qualifying offer from the Red Sox before signing with the Tigers two years ago.