Eduardo Rodriguez Injury: Could rejoin rotation this week

Rodriguez (shoulder) is likely to be activated from the 15-day injured list and is expected to rejoin the Arizona rotation this week, Nick Piecoro and Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic report.

The Diamondbacks haven't confirmed their plans for the left-hander, but Rodriguez looks ready to rejoin the big club after allowing four runs (three earned) and striking out nine over across 4.2 innings during a rehab start Friday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. After Ryne Nelson was needed for four innings out of the bullpen Saturday, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that the righty would continue to work in relief instead of making a scheduled start Tuesday, per ArizonaSports.com. Rodriguez could be set to return as soon as Friday in Cincinnati, as Arizona has already mapped out its pitching plans for a three-game set in Atlanta to begin the week, per Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona.