What comes next for Giants 2018 breakout star Dereck Rodriguez?

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At some point this season, Austin Slater might find himself playing behind Dereck Rodriguez as the Giants evaluate younger players. Rodriguez was the casualty as the Giants recalled Slater from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, getting optioned to the minors so he could get stretched back out. The second-year right-hander pitched out of the bullpen all June, but the Giants, knowing they'll need a spot starter for a doubleheader in mid-July, had spent about a week discussing the possibility of Rodriguez returning to the rotation in Triple-A.

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