As Major League Baseball is increasingly dominated by Latin Americans — a truth for the Twins over the last several seasons — bilingual stars are essential in the clubhouse.
Pablo Lopez will start opposite Noah Syndergaard at Dodger Stadium. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and live box scores from around Major League Baseball.
Rodríguez made one appearance for the Twins this season and two last season, and was 2-0 in seven games for the St. Paul Saints this season.