Phillies trade Joely Rodriguez to the Rangers

By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor

Five days after designating Joely Rodriguez for assignment, the Philadelphia Phillies have dealt the left-hander to the Texas Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Phillies trade LHP Joely Rodríguez to Rangers for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) June 13, 2017

Rodriguez, 25, was acquired by the Phillies on December 10, 2014, from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Antonio Bastardo. After posting an impressive 2.73 ERA in 12 appearances last season, Rodriguez entered 2017 as the lone left-hander in the bullpen and he struggled to get both lefties and righties out at the plate. 

In 27 innings this season for the Phils, Rodriguez allowed 19 earned runs on 37 hits, good for an ERA of 6.33. He walked 15 and struck out 18.