Infielder José Rodríguez has been reinstated from the restricted list but was non-tendered by the Phillies, indicating a clear preference for utilizing his 40-man roster spot on a pitcher rather than retaining him. Rodríguez was previously banished for a year due to minor betting infractions while with the White Sox. As a result of the non-tender, he becomes a free agent, potentially allowing him to re-sign with the Phillies or seek opportunities with other teams, following limited major league exposure.
Rodríguez was one of four players serving a one-year ban for breaking MLB's regulations about betting on baseball games, wagering a total of $749.
Because Rodríguez is being non-tendered, he won't have to pass through waivers, immediately becoming a free agent and eligible to explore opportunities with any team.
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