The Tampa Bay Rays have been dealing with a lot of injuries to their pitching staff throughout the season, but things have really piled up recently. However, some much-needed help could be on the way in the near future in the form of Manuel Rodriguez. Manuel Rodriguez performing well on rehab assignmentJun 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Manuel Rodriguez (39) reacts after pitching against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Manuel Rodriguez will add to strength of Rays bullpenApr 19, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Manuel Rodríguez (39) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. He has been excellent in two seasons with Tampa Bay, making 71 appearances and throwing 68 innings with a 2.12 ERA and 59 strikeouts.