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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 8
Blue Jays DFA Yariel Rodriguez with Tommy Nance returning from IL
The Yariel Rodriguez experiment has come to an end, as the Toronto Blue Jays have designated him for assignment, with Tommy Nance returning from the IL.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 12
Blue Jays: Yariel Rodriguez strikes out two in his return to the big leagues
The Toronto Blue Jays made some roster moves yesterday, sending Eric Lauer to DFA limbo while recalling Yariel Rodriguez from the minor leagues. Lauer’s
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 11
Blue Jays DFA Eric Lauer with Yariel Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation
Lauer's May 10 meltdown performance was the last straw for the 30-year-old after giving up six earned runs, including three home runs.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 11
2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Calling Up Rodriguez, Giants Demote Walker
Two seasons ago, Ryan Walker was one of the better closers in all of Major League Baseball. Now, he’ll have to look to find his form back in the Minors.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 10
Report: Blue Jays recalling Yariel Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly bringing in some reinforcements in the bullpen. Frnacys Romero, a reporter with connections to Latin American signings and news content, posted earlier today that the Jays were calling up right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to the big league roster.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11
Blue Jays to select Yariel Rodriguez’s contract
The Blue Jays will be selecting the contract of right-hander Yariel Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo, according to reporter Francys Romero. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi note that Rodriguez will be added to the roster prior to Monday’s game with the Rays.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 23
Yariel Rodriguez informed that he will not make the Blue Jays Opening Day roster
The battle in the Blue Jays bullpen is starting to thin away. Per reporter Francys Romero, who is usually first to report on Cuban player-related MLB news, right-hander Yariel Rodriguez has been informed that he will begin the 2026 season in the Blue Jays farm system, reporting to Triple-A.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 10
Blue Jays Pitcher Showing Bounce Back Potential at World Baseball Classic
Even with the Toronto Blue Jays enjoying three straight shutouts as part of a four-game win streak in Grapefruit League action, most of the focus related to the club has been on the World Baseball Classic.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 29
Blue Jays: Yariel Rodriguez confirmed to pitch for Team Cuba at the World Baseball Classic
The rumours have been swirling for over a week now, but the official word has come down from the Toronto Blue Jays: right-hander Yariel Rodriguez will be pitching for Team Cuba at the World Baseball Classic later this spring.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / December 9
Blue Jays Still See Path Forward for Yariel Rodriguez as Reliever
The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Yariel Rodriguez off their 40-man roster last week after he cleared waivers, but the organization isn't ready to move on.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 6
Blue Jays outright Yariel Rodriguez from 40-man roster
The Toronto Blue Jays have outrighted right-hander Yariel Rodriguez off the 40-man roster per an official team announcement. This comes just a few days after the team announced the signing of Cody Pence to a 3-year, $30 million contract.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13
Blue Jays pitcher throws one of the strangest playoff games ever in ALCS Game 2 loss
Yariel Rodriguez wasn’t fooling anybody during the Toronto Blue Jays’ loss in Game 2 of the ALCS. Toronto fell into an 0-2 hole in their best-of-seven series against the Seattle Mariners with a 10-3 loss on Monday.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 18, 2025
The Blue Jays Bullpen Has Been a Surprising Strength This Year
Entering Wednesday’s action, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen ranks 11th in baseball in ERA (3.65) and ninth in FIP (3.62). Neither of those numbers are likely to knock anyone’s socks off, but when you take a look at some of the names that have been logging innings this season, what this bullpen has accomplished has become much more impressive.
MLB News / Blue Jays Insider / January 31, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays preparing major move after acquiring Max Scherzer
The Toronto Blue Jays have more clarity in there starting rotation after the team acquired veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer on a one-year deal worth $15.5 million.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / December 14, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Yariel Rodriguez Would Accept Bullpen Role, Per Reports
The Toronto Blue Jays struck big on the trade market this past week, acquiring Gold Glove infielder Andres Gimenez from the Cleveland Guardians. Despite that move, the Jays are reportedly not done looking for help.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / November 23, 2024
Could the Toronto Blue Jays Move Yariel Rodriguez to a High-Leverage Relief Spot in 2025?
Trying to put together the Toronto Blue Jays offseason plan is like trying to fit puzzle pieces together. It's taking clues and seeing what those clues mean in relation to each other.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / September 15, 2024
Behind Yariel Rodriguez, Blue Jays bid for sweep of Cards
The Toronto Blue Jays will look for right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to show continued improvement when they bid for a three-game sweep of the visiting St.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29, 2024
Watch: Orioles' James McCann shows his toughness vs. Blue Jays
No one will ever question Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann's toughness again.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2024
MLB home run props for Mon. 7/1: The Brice is right
It's a brand new week in strikeout props, and we're looking to kick it off with a winner on Monday's three-game slate. Here are the three HR bets we're targeting to start the week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2024
MLB home run props for 6/26: Soto's the man tonight vs. Mets
We struck out (no pun intended) in home run props on Tuesday, but our favorite pick in Matt Olson got rained out. Let's cash our first winner of the week with three HR props for Wednesday's MLB slate. Blue Jays at Red Sox, 7:10 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30, 2024
Blue Jays place RHP on injured list
The Jays will need to figure out a fifth starter, though maybe not right away, thanks to where they are in the schedule.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13, 2024
Jays' Yariel Rodriguez set to face Rockies in MLB debut
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodriguez is scheduled to make his major league debut Saturday afternoon against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The 27-year-old Rodriguez arrived from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, and the plan is to activate him Saturday to make the start.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 12, 2024
Reports: Jays to call up Cuban RHP Yariel Rodriguez
The Toronto Blue Jays plan to promote Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to make his major league debut this weekend, according to multiple reports Friday.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11, 2024
Report: Blue Jays plan to recall righty Yariel Rodriguez
Rodriguez already occupies a spot on the Toronto 40-man roster. The Jays signed him to a five-year, $32M free agent pact late in the winter.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27, 2024
Blue Jays option pitcher, but he could be back soon
The righty entered the offseason as one of the winter’s most unusual free agents. He began his career as a starting pitcher in Cuba but upon moving overseas to pitch in Japan, he converted to relief where he dominated to the tune of a 1.15 ERA with a 27.5 percent strikeout rate.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / March 13, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays Reportedly Set Spring Debut For Key Free Agent Acquisition
Toronto Blue Jays' pitcher Yariel Rodriguez is reportedly set to make his spring training debut this weekend. Per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet on social media: Blue Jays were happy with Yariel Rodriguez’s two-inning live BP on Tuesday.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / February 26, 2024
Three rising stars for the Toronto Blue Jays
After a disappointing postseason loss in the American League wild-card series, the Blue Jays will look to make another postseason run in the loaded AL East in 2024.
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