The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they re-signed right-handed reliever Wilking Rodriguez (shoulder) to a minor-league deal that includes a non-roster invitation to spring training next year. Rodriguez, 33, will return to the organization in 2024 to give them more relief depth. He has not appeared in the major leagues since pitching two innings out of the bullpen for the Kansas City Royals in 2014. The Venezuelan hurler only went 5 2/3 relief innings over seven appearances out of the bullpen for Triple-A Memphis in 2023 before undergoing arthroscopic right-shoulder surgery in May. Rodriguez should be fully recovered for the start of spring training.

Rodriguez received an 80-game suspension for PED usage, Joel Sherman of the NY Post reports.

Rodriguez made his MLB debut last season, pitching a pair of scoreless innings for the Royals. The 25-year-old hasn't had much experience at the upp levels of the minors and will be sidelined until toward the end of the minor league season.

Rodriguez signed with the Yankees on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports.

Rodriguez will likely be headed to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he'll serve as organizational depth.

Royals optioned RHP Wilking Rodriguez to Triple-A Omaha.

Rodriguez tossed two scoreless innings during his brief time with the big club. He's being replaced in the bullpen by Donnie Joseph.

Royals purchased the contract of RHP Wilking Rodriguez from Triple-A Omaha.

He'll take the place of Louis Coleman on the active roster. Rodriguez, 23, signed a minor league deal with the Royals over the winter and had a 1.38 ERA and 14/4 K/BB ratio over his first 13 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A. He'll operate in middle relief.

Royals signed RHP Wilking Rodriguez to a minor league contract.

The 23-year-old right-hander, who has never appeared above High-A ball, tossed nine scoreless innings for the Rays rookie league team in 2013. He's an intriguing arm, but a long ways away from making an impact at the major league level.

Rays sent RHP Wilking Rodriguez outright to Triple-A Durham.

Rodriguez never made an appearance as a September callup. The 22-year-old won't be protected in advance of December's Rule 5 Draft.

Rays recalled RHP Wilking Rodriguez from High-A Charlotte.

Rodriguez posted a 5.56 ERA in seven starts for Charlotte this season. He's a long ways away from being major league-ready.

Rays optioned RHP Wilking Rodriguez to High-A Charlotte.

Rodriguez allowed two runs over four innings during Grapefruit League action. The 21-year-old right-hander was added to the Rays' 40-man roster in November, despite being limited to just 45 innings last season between Low-A Hudson Valley and Class A Bowling Green.