<p>Rodriguez anchors the likely core of the D-backs' rotation, with Pfaadt needing to grow into a reliable third/fourth starter. The fifth spot remains unsettled, especially with Gallen's status in flux and injury risk in the mix.</p>

ERod’s start-to-finish journey shows a pitcher who can wrest innings and post flashes even in rough spots; his six-inning night after a rocky opener underscored the value of durable innings in fantasy terms.

Rodríguez allowed the Padres’ homers, taking a loss as Arizona’s starter, with Perdomo’s blasts backing a 5-1 San Diego win.

ERod, the D-backs’ starter, was referenced as the opposing pitcher in the pregame chatter, contributing to the game’s strategic narrative and bullpen management.

Rodríguez starts for Arizona in a statement game against SF, bringing veteran control into a series that could decide the Wild Card flow. His command and matchup-versus-bats shape Arizona’s chances in a critical late-season window.