Eduardo Rodriguez to Miss Season Start Due to Lat Strain

The Arizona Diamondbacks' newly acquired pitcher, Eduardo Rodriguez, will be sidelined at the season's outset, impacting the team's starting rotation plans.

• D-backs manager Torey Lovullo announced that Eduardo Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a lat strain and will begin the season on the injured list.
• Rodriguez expressed optimism about a swift return, stating his condition feels '95 percent' better, despite the MRI confirming a strain.
• The pitcher will be shut down from throwing until he is asymptomatic, with his return timeline dependent on daily progress assessments.
• Rodriguez's absence necessitates adjustments to the D-backs' starting rotation, promoting younger pitchers and increasing the likelihood of carrying a long reliever.
• The Diamondbacks signed Rodriguez to a four-year, $80 million deal in the offseason, aiming to bolster their rotation for the defending National League champions.

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