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Giants assign Randy Rodriguez, Dakota Jordan to AFL for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:37 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Giants assign Randy Rodriguez, Dakota Jordan to AFL for 2026

Summary

The San Francisco Giants have announced that closer Randy Rodriguez will pitch in the Arizona Fall League as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Joining him are top prospects Dakota Jordan, Kaeden Kent, and others. Rodriguez had distinguished himself as a reliable reliever before his injury. Jordan, who excelled in both High-A and Double-A this season, is the highest-rated prospect among those assigned. The Giants are looking to bolster their pipeline with this showcase and anticipate Rodriguez's return in 2027 if rehabilitation goes well.

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Status Watch

•Randy Rodriguez will pitch for the Scottsdale Scorpions in AFL.
•Rodriguez is recovering from Tommy John surgery and aims for a 2027 return.
•Dakota Jordan had a notable season, moving up from High-A to Double-A.
•Kaeden Kent was promoted to Double-A and is part of the AFL roster.
•The Giants aim to showcase their young talent in the Arizona Fall League.

Latest Updates

7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' AFL assignments include rehabbing closer, Dakota Jordan and Kaeden Kent

What they're saying

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The San Francisco Giants will send erstwhile closer Randy Rodriguez to the Arizona Fall League along with a bevy of touted farmhands in the winter prospects showcase.
— Yahoo Sports

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