According to a team announcement, the Cleveland Indians received infielder Josh Rodriguez from the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Rodriguez was picked by the Pirates in the December Rule V draft, and by rule must remain on the team’s active roster for the entire season or be offered back to the original team.

The Pirates designated Rodriguez for assignment on April 22 after they acquired Brandon Wood.

In seven games for the Pirates this season, Rodriguez hit .083/.214/.083 with 1 RBI in 12 at-bats.