Rodriguez is attempting an MLB comeback, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Rodriguez inked a deal with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League on Sunday, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.

Rodriguez was released by the Nationals on Friday, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez reported Tuesday to Double-A Harrisburg to begin his tenure with the Nationals organization, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Rodriguez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Monday, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.

Rodriguez was let go Friday, prior to the contest against the Padres.

Rodriguez pitched a scoreless inning in Tuesday's loss to the Angels without allowing a hit or a walk.

Rodriguez is regaining some of manager Brad Ausmus's trust and he could work his way back into high-leverage situations, Ryan Zuke of MLive.com reports.

Rodriguez (1-5) was tagged with the loss in Tuesday's 13-inning game against the Orioles. He allowed two earned runs in an inning of work on two hits and a walk.

In his first appearance since being removed from the closer's role, Rodriguez pitched a scoreless inning in Thursday's win over the Angels.