Rodney (hamstring) is set to make his spring training debut Friday against the White Sox, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.
Rodney has been brought along slowly this spring while he rehabs a left hamstring injury, but the veteran reliever has progressed to the point where he'll be ready for game action on Friday. According to Dennis Lin of the Union-Tribune, Rodney was able to log a live batting practice on Tuesday without any issues. He is currently the favorite to open the year as the Padres' closer.