Sat May 31 03:20:00 UTC 2025: **Padres Call Up Top Prospect Rodriguez, Option Hart**
**San Diego, CA -** The San Diego Padres announced today the promotion of right-handed bullpen prospect Bradgley Rodriguez to the major league roster. To make room, left-hander Kyle Hart was optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
Rodriguez, ranked as the Padres’ 14th-best prospect by both Baseball America and MLB.com, will jump directly from Double-A to the big leagues. The 21-year-old has impressed this season, pitching to a 3.22 ERA with a dominant 34.8% strikeout rate and a vastly improved 5.6% walk rate in 18 appearances.
Known for his high-velocity fastball, which can reach 101 mph, and a plus changeup, Rodriguez adds a potent arm to a Padres bullpen already ranked among the league’s best in ERA and strikeout rate. While elbow injuries have plagued him in the past, he has demonstrated dominance and will now get the chance to prove himself at the MLB level under manager Mike Shildt.
This move addresses the Padres’ need for fresh arms during a grueling stretch of games. Rodriguez’s ability to pitch multiple innings, combined with his electric stuff, provides a valuable option for the Padres as they push toward the postseason.
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