Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez (back) unavailable to start the season

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (back) has been placed on the injured list.

What It Means:

Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a left lat strain will be shut down from throwing. He will open the season on the injured list.

In 152.7 innings pitched for the Detroit Tigers last season, Rodriguez recorded a 3.30 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 143 strikeouts and 48 walks.