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José Rodríguez
Philadelphia Phillies
Infielder
Born: (2001-05-13) May 13, 2001 (age 22)
Valverde, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 20, 2023, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
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Home runs-
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Teams

José Augusto Rodríguez (born May 13, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox.

Career[edit]

Chicago White Sox[edit]

Rodríguez signed with the Chicago White Sox as an international free agent on February 13, 2018.[1] He made his professional debut that season with the Dominican Summer League White Sox and played 2019 with the Arizona League White Sox.[citation needed]

Rodríguez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He returned in 2021 to play for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Winston-Salem Dash and Birmingham Barons.[3][4] After the season he played in the Arizona Fall League.[5]

Rodríguez was optioned to Double-A Birmingham to begin the 2023 season.[6] In 44 games, he batted .238/.274/.429 with 9 home runs, 25 RBI, and 9 stolen bases. On June 19, 2023, Rodríguez was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He made his Major League debut on June 20 as a pinch-runner.[8]

Rodríguez was optioned to the Triple–A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2024 season.[9] On April 4, 2024, Rodríguez was designated for assignment by Chicago.[10]

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

On April 5, 2024, Rodríguez was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.[11]

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