Why did Eduardo Rodriguez invoke no-trade clause against Dodgers? $15,400,000 pitcher blocks move to LA

Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez invoked his no-trade clause to block a move to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers were one of the ten teams that Rodriguez was able to block a trade to, and he exercised that right. He is one of the top pitchers available at this years Trade Deadline, but he definetly won't be going to Los Angeles.

Reports indicate Rodriguez shut down the trade in order to stay near his family. The Dodgers are legitimate World Series Contenders and play in one of the largest markets in the sport. However, none of those sales points seem to interest Rodriguez.

Jeff Passan of ESPN was the first to report that the trade was killed by the player's no-trade clause.

"The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers had a trade in place for left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez, but Rodriguez invoked his 10-team no-trade clause that included the Dodgers and the deal is now dead" - Jeff Passan

This is a very rare situation in MLB, which led to quite a wide variety of responses. Many judge Rodriguez for not wanting to chase a title, but it is his career and ultimately his decision.

Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported that Rodriguez blocked the trade in order to stay closer to his family.

"odriguez invoked his no-trade clause with the Dodgers, citing a desire to remain closer to family on the east coast" - Fabian Ardaya

Fox Sports, like many on Twitter, shared a hilarious reaction to the news.

The Tigers likely lost out on a solid compensation from this deal being killed, but Eduardo Rodriguez has to be happy.

Eduardo Rodriguez's trade dealine has been wholly unpredictable

The Dodgers thought they were going to add one of the top starting pitchers available, but were left empty handed. The Tigers were likely receiving some talented prospects that could be with the organization for years to come.

The MLB trade deadline always provides some surprises, even to the most ardent insiders. However, normally that focuses on trades that go through, not ones that are blocked by the player.