Rodriguez Heads to Oakland After Pirates Release | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Johnathan Rodriguez, the outfielder traded from Baltimore to Pittsburgh just last month, is headed to Oakland after being claimed off waivers — and his minor league power numbers (62 homers in 1,400+ ABs) are sparking hope he might finally find his groove in a park that feels more like a minor league stadium. Despite limited MLB action — just seven games with the Orioles this season — his potential remains undeniable, even if his .182 batting average and sparse big-league stats suggest he’s still searching for consistency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ea11018f2cd68b1