Wandy Rodríguez - Timeline

Astros Trades & Transactions

Jan 12, 1999: Signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent.

Jul 24, 2012: Traded by the Houston Astros to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Colton Cain (minors), Robbie Grossman and Rudy Owens.

Jan 26, 2016: Signed as a Free Agent with the Houston Astros.

Apr 5, 2016: Released by the Houston Astros.

This Date in Astros History

Jan 18, 1979: Wandy Rodriguez is born in Santiago, D.R. The lefthander has an 80-84 record with a 4.04 ERA in eight seasons (2005-2012) as an Astro, ranking him tenth on the franchise win list at the time of his trade to Pittsburgh.

Apr 5, 2006: Craig Biggio adds to his illustrious credentials in a 6-5 triumph over the Marlins. His first-inning double gives him 606 in his career to become tenth all-time in that category. Later, he scores his 1700th run, 24th all-time in that department. He is two hits shy of the 2800 plateau. Lance Berkman and Preston Wilson supply the muscle with two-run homers to support Wandy Rodriguez.

Sep 20, 2007: J.R. Towles, a catcher playing in his sixth major league game, claims the franchise record with eight RBIs in an 18-1 demolition of the Cardinals, setting the largest winning margin in club history. Towles goes 4-for-4 with two doubles, his first big league homer, a walk and a hit-by-pitch. Wandy Rodriguez tosses eight strong innings for his ninth win. Off the field, the Astros name Ed Wade as their new general manager.

May 2, 2012: Chris Johnson drills four hits, including two home runs, and drives in six during an 8-1 spanking of the Mets that completes a series sweep. Wandy Rodriguez tosses seven solid innings en route to his third win while dropping his ERA to 1.64.

Jan 12, 1999:	Signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent.
Jul 24, 2012:	Traded by the Houston Astros to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Colton Cain (minors), Robbie Grossman and Rudy Owens.
Jan 26, 2016:	Signed as a Free Agent with the Houston Astros.
Apr 5, 2016:	Released by the Houston Astros.

Jan 18, 1979:	Wandy Rodriguez is born in Santiago, D.R. The lefthander has an 80-84 record with a 4.04 ERA in eight seasons (2005-2012) as an Astro, ranking him tenth on the franchise win list at the time of his trade to Pittsburgh.
Apr 5, 2006:	Craig Biggio adds to his illustrious credentials in a 6-5 triumph over the Marlins. His first-inning double gives him 606 in his career to become tenth all-time in that category. Later, he scores his 1700th run, 24th all-time in that department. He is two hits shy of the 2800 plateau. Lance Berkman and Preston Wilson supply the muscle with two-run homers to support Wandy Rodriguez.
Sep 20, 2007:	J.R. Towles, a catcher playing in his sixth major league game, claims the franchise record with eight RBIs in an 18-1 demolition of the Cardinals, setting the largest winning margin in club history. Towles goes 4-for-4 with two doubles, his first big league homer, a walk and a hit-by-pitch. Wandy Rodriguez tosses eight strong innings for his ninth win. Off the field, the Astros name Ed Wade as their new general manager.
May 2, 2012:	Chris Johnson drills four hits, including two home runs, and drives in six during an 8-1 spanking of the Mets that completes a series sweep. Wandy Rodriguez tosses seven solid innings en route to his third win while dropping his ERA to 1.64.