League: MLB Sport: Baseball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

A's claim Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from Pirates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:43 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

A's claim Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from Pirates

Summary

The Oakland Athletics have claimed outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates as they build their roster amid injuries. Rodríguez, who has played 51 MLB games since debuting in 2024, has struggled offensively with a.177 batting average. The A's are currently last in the league and responding to injuries, as Tyler Soderstrom will undergo season-ending surgery and Jacob Wilson's season might also be over. Rodríguez has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas for now, but his future with the big league team could depend on further roster changes.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•A's have the worst record in MLB at 49-79.
•Tyler Soderstrom is set for season-ending surgery.
•Rodríguez bats.177 over parts of three MLB seasons.
•His average exit velocity is 91.8 mph, above league average.
•Rodríguez has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Latest Updates

10:43 PMYahoo Sports — A's Add Hard-Hitting Johnathan Rodríguez Off Waivers From Pirates

What they're saying

"
The A's have had success with similar bats in the recent past. Could this hard-hitting outfielder be the team's latest success story?
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Guardians Oakland Athletics Pittsburgh Pirates Kansas City Royals MLB Baseball