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Randy Rodríguez’s return in Arizona Fall League could give SF Giants a convenient bullpen excuse

SF Giants reliever Randy Rodríguez looked good in his AFL debut which may be used as a justification by the front office to not be aggressive.

By Nick San Miguel · Around the Foghorn

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Writer Nick San Miguel argues Randy Rodríguez's successful return could prompt the Giants to avoid major bullpen spending.
Rodríguez tossed a perfect, scoreless inning with one strikeout in his Arizona Fall League rehabilitation outing.
Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey previously stated the front office plans to address the bullpen this offseason.

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San Francisco Giants reliever Randy Rodríguez pitched a scoreless inning with one strikeout in his Arizona Fall League debut following Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old right-hander is using the assignment to rehabilitate ahead of the 2027 season, marking an encouraging step in his recovery.

Writer Nick San Miguel argues that Rodríguez's positive return could give president of baseball operations Buster Posey a justification to pursue cheaper bullpen additions. The article notes that relying too heavily on Rodríguez's health might lead the front office to avoid aggressive moves for top relief pitchers.

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Randy Rodríguez’s return in Arizona Fall League could give SF Giants a convenient bullpen excuse

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