Overview

• The team said evaluations by Akizuki and Meister recommended reconstructive elbow surgery for the right-hander.
• Rodriguez has not committed to the procedure or chosen a surgeon, with options including Meister, who is known for an internal-brace technique used on Justin Verlander.
• Medical timelines project a 12–18 month recovery, making a 2026 return unlikely and pointing to 2027 as the realistic goal if he proceeds.
• With Rodriguez on the injured list, San Francisco has returned the closing role to Ryan Walker.
• Before the injury, Rodriguez posted a 1.78 ERA and collected three saves after moving into late-game duties.