"Tiedemman, 23, was selected in the third round of the 2021 draft by the Blue Jays. He made his professional debut the following season, posting a 2.17 ERA and 2.51 FIP in 78.2 innings pitched between Single-A, High-A, and Double-A. Thanks to a 38.9 K% and 9.6 BB%, Tiedemann quickly became one of the Blue Jays' top prospects. Since then, it's been tough sledding for the left-handed pitcher."
"The 2024 season went even worse for Tiedemann. He pitched just 17.1 innings in what was an injury-filled season. It culminated in requiring Tommy John surgery in the summer, which meant he missed all of the 2025 season as well. When he was able to pitch, Tiedemann had a 5.19 ERA and 6.74 FIP in 17.1 innings pitched, struggling at the Triple-A level before the injury."
"Although Tiedemann barely pitched the past two seasons, there was no way he wasn't getting picked up in the Rule 5 draft if left unprotected. Before the injury, Tiedemann sat in the mid-90s, reached 99 mph, and had electric secondary stuff. MLB Pipeline still has the left-handed pitcher as their fourth-best Blue Jays prospect, with a 55 grade slider and 65 grade changeup."
The Blue Jays added left-hander Ricky Tiedemann and Brandon Valenzuela to their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 deadline. Tiedemann was a third-round pick in 2021 who posted a 2.17 ERA and 2.51 FIP across three levels in his pro debut, showcasing a 38.9% strikeout rate. Injuries and command issues followed, including a left biceps problem in 2023 and a 2024 season that ended with Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss 2025. Tiedemann still showed high velocity and strong secondary pitches and remained a top organizational prospect. The Jays left other notable prospects unprotected, including Yohendrick Piñango and Josh Kasevich, who could draw Rule 5 interest.
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