https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...sota-twins-leaves-game-u-s-citizen/791174002/
Twins closer Fernando Rodney leaves game early to finalize U.S. citizenship
The Minnesota Twins raised some eyebrows Sunday when they brought Fernando Rodney into the game in the fifth inning, an unconventional spot for a closer who had not pitched that early in a game in more than a dozen years.
Then, in an Instagram post Monday, Rodney revealed the reason behind his early appearance: He had to travel to Miami that afternoon to finalize his U.S. citizenship.
"After 19 years in this wonderful country today I am blessed to say that I am an official US Citizen," Rodney wrote in the post. "Today I fly the American Flag but in my heart always hold my Dominican Flag. I want to thank all those who have been with me throughout the process and especially thank the @twins organizations for allowing me to catch my flight."
Twins closer Fernando Rodney leaves game early to finalize U.S. citizenship
The Minnesota Twins raised some eyebrows Sunday when they brought Fernando Rodney into the game in the fifth inning, an unconventional spot for a closer who had not pitched that early in a game in more than a dozen years.
Then, in an Instagram post Monday, Rodney revealed the reason behind his early appearance: He had to travel to Miami that afternoon to finalize his U.S. citizenship.
"After 19 years in this wonderful country today I am blessed to say that I am an official US Citizen," Rodney wrote in the post. "Today I fly the American Flag but in my heart always hold my Dominican Flag. I want to thank all those who have been with me throughout the process and especially thank the @twins organizations for allowing me to catch my flight."
