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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Fernando Rodney throws during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney signs with Hamilton of Ontario’s Intercounty Baseball League

Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole speaks during a news conference for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the World Series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics pitcher Fernando Rodney walks toward the dugout after being removed during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Nationals call up veteran reliever Rodney, 42

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney celebrates the team's 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ** FILE **

Nationals sign Fernando Rodney in latest move to address bullpen

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

File- This Aug. 14, 2018, file photo shows Oakland Athletics' Fernando Rodney workimg against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning of a baseball game, in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Athletics had bigger plans for 2018, though. They brought Rodney back to Minnesota this weekend as one of several stalwarts in their sturdy bullpen next to Blake Treinen, Lou Trivino, Jeurys Familia and Yusmeiro Petit. Treinen has 32 saves for the A’s. Rodney (25) and Familia (17) combined for 42 saves with the Twins and New York Mets before arriving in separate trades. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Rodney returns to Minnesota, now a key piece of Oakland pen

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Justin Upton hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of against the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Calhoun, Upton HR, Angels beat A’s 4-3; Pujols hit milestone

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins Jake Cave runs the bases on a grand slam past Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cave’s grand slam lifts Twins past Royals

By PATRICK DONNELLY - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton, left, pulls in a long fly ball off the bat of Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Minneapolis. Looking on is right fielder Max Kepler. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Now on 9th team, arrow-shooting Rodney aims to boost Twins

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Addison Reed practices during baseball spring training, in Fort Myers, Fla. The Twins signed Fernando Rodney to be their closer, but Addison Reed might have been an even more valuable addition in an age when ninth-inning use isn't necessarily reserved exclusively for a team's best reliever anymore.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Adding Addison: Signing Reed gives Twins big bullpen boost

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Fernando Rodney, right, celebrates with a fan after giving a correct answer while playing a trivia game at the baseball team's TwinsFest, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Twins search for pitching begins with trio of relievers

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Fernando Rodney celebrates after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. A person familiar with the negotiations says Rodney and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, because the agreement had not yet been announced. Rodney, who turns 41 on March 18 and will be in his 16th major league season, is known for firing an imaginary arrow to celebrate the final out of wins. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Fernando Rodney, Twins finalize $4.5M, 1-year contract

Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Drew Smyly pauses on the mound in the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Seattle. Smyly was pulled after giving up three runs, all of them earned, in four innings. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Smyly struggles again as Tigers fall to Mariners

By CURTIS CRABTREE - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Young throws in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Bloomquist’s 2 RBIs lead M’s over Tigers

By CURTIS CRABTREE - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo)

Rodney’s blown save ruins Iwakuma’s stellar start

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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price, right, is congratulated by catcher Ryan Hanigan after pitching a complete game victory over the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Seattle. The Rays won 2-1. (AP Photo)

Price, Rays win 2-1, thanks to Rodney’s blown save

Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano doubles in a pair of runs against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 25, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Smoak, Mariners rally for 6-5 win over Rangers

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Rangers rally for 2 in 9th to beat Mariners 3-2

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Mariners falter in 9th, lose 3-2 in Texas

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano runs as he reaches on a field error by Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu during the third inning a spring exhibition baseball game Monday, March 24, 2014, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Cano, Hernandez and questions for Mariners

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press