Manager Derek Shelton said Monday that Rodriguez (elbow) is expected to be fully healthy for the start of spring training, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Sunday that Rodriguez (elbow) will report to Double-A Altoona on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Sunday "there's a chance" Rodiguez (elbow) plays in minor-league games this season, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Rodriguez (elbow) has taken live BP from the left side, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Rodriguez (elbow) will begin playing catch soon, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Rodriguez (elbow) will begin a swinging progression from the left side next week, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

The Pirates placed Rodriguez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Rodriguez is out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Friday against the Reds.