WHIV 2036.15- Rodriguez Out For Season

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WHIV 2036.15- Rodriguez Out For Season

Post by recte44 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:17 am

Rodriguez Out For Season
July 23, 2018

Just when the Las Vegas Hustlers thought they found their shortstop, their old nemesis the Injury Bug hits.

Rookie shortstop Miguel Rodriguez said he "felt a twinge" after throwing to first base against San Antonio on July 20th, and it was confirmed that he will indeed need surgery to repair a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament, putting him out for about seven months and ending his promising rookie season.

His 2036 season ends with a .242 average, .358 OBP and .660 OPS. His ZR of 3.67 at shortstop was among the best in the game given his short stint in the big leagues, and he did steal 9 bases while being caught twice.

Now it's back to the drawing board for the Hustlers, who for now will go with the same combination they started the season with- Kagehisa Echi against RHP, and Antonio Cruz versus lefties.

Las Vegas also placed first baseman Gervasio Ridder on the 7-day DL. He suffered a quad strain on July 18th and though he was day-to-day and said he could play through it, the Hustlers were taking no chances.

By placing Rodriguez on the 60-day DL, Vegas opened a 40-man slot and will purchase the contract of Ron Dumont from AAA Milwaukee. Acquired last season from Mexico City in exchange for Elroy Hinson, Dumont was hitting a combined .335 across three minor league levels this year, with 18 homers and 52 RBI in 61 games played. He'll play first base against lefties with Ridder out, and the Hustlers will try Quant Kouros there against righties.

Hustlers GM Matt Rectenwald announced he would "explore all opportunities" to look to improve the infield down the stretch.

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