Overview

• 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.