The Detroit Tigers will be without left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez for the foreseeable future.
Rodriguez, who signed a five-year, $77 million contract in November, told the Tigers he isn't coming back to the team because of a personal matter. The 29-year-old has been placed on the restricted list.
It's unclear if Rodriguez will return to the Tigers.
"Eduardo Rodriguez has informed the club that due to personal matters he will not rejoin the team at this time," Tigers general manager Al Avila said in a statement Monday. "As a result, Eduardo has been placed on the restricted list until further notice.