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Giants' Closer Randy Rodriguez Out for Season, Needs Surgery

8/31/2025

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Randy Rodriguez, a reliever for the San Francisco Giants, will have season-ending Tommy John surgery for a right elbow sprain.
The 25-year-old recorded a 1.78 ERA and four saves this season.
He became the primary closer following Camilo Doval's trade.
Rodriguez's recovery could extend into 2026.

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Randy Rodriguez, a reliever for the San Francisco Giants, will have season-ending Tommy John surgery for a right elbow sprain.
The 25-year-old recorded a 1.78 ERA and four saves this season.
He became the primary closer following Camilo Doval's trade.
Rodriguez's recovery could extend into 2026.