Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Eduardo Rodriguez has emerged as the Arizona Diamondbacks' ace in 2026, posting a 4-0 record with a 2.25 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 8 starts and 48+ innings. After struggling in his first two seasons with Arizona, Rodriguez has delivered dominant performances including a 7-inning shutout vs Pittsburgh (2 hits, 7 K) and a career-best 8.1-inning outing vs the Mets (4 hits, 1 ER, 4 K). He has thrown 7+ innings in back-to-back starts for the first time since 2023, demonstrating improved command and efficiency. Rodriguez is stabilizing the Diamondbacks' rotation and making a strong case as the team's most reliable starter.
Strengths
- + Dominant recent performances with 7-inning shutout and 8.1-inning gem
- + Lowest ERA among Arizona starters at 2.25
- + Improved command and pitch efficiency
- + Consecutive 7+ inning starts for first time since 2023
- + Opponents hitting just .213 against him
- + Career-best outing with deepest start since 2017
- + Strong strikeout production (29 K through 7 starts)
- + Stabilizing presence in previously inconsistent rotation
- + Earning wins and team confidence
Weaknesses
- - K/9 rate of 6.6 is lowest of his career
- - Struggled in first two seasons with Arizona
- - Recent stretch of 10 runs allowed over 14.2 innings before turnaround
- - Walk rate elevated at times (11 walks in poor stretch)
- - Only 4 strikeouts in 8.1-inning gem vs Mets despite dominant performance
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Eduardo Rodriguez is a sp for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Recent News
Snake Bytes 5/15
May 17, 2026
Eduardo Rodriguez gave up three runs with six strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a loss against the Rockies on Saturday.
May 16, 2026
Brenton Doyle went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Colorado's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
May 16, 2026
Colorado Rockies game no. 46 thread: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Tomoyuki Sugano
May 16, 2026