"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. Rodriguez first signed with the Blue Jays in the winter of 2023 and was brought in as an arm that could potentially start games, which is exactly what happened as he was thrust into the starting rotation for his inaugural campaign."
"Ben Nicholson-Smith posted on X shortly thereafter that no teams had put in a claim on Rodriguez when presented with the opportunity to do so via the waiver wire. This makes sense as Rodriguez is due $17 million over the next three seasons, and the team was willing to part with that money for no return. Considering no teams put in a claim for Rodriguez, he's still in the Blue Jays system based on service time."
Yariel Rodriguez was outrighted off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster shortly after the team signed Cody Pence to a three-year, $30 million deal. Rodriguez signed with Toronto in winter 2023 and was used as a starter in 2024, making 21 starts with a 4.47 ERA across 86 2/3 innings, a 4.2 BB/9, an 8.8 K/9 and a 4.34 FIP. He previously spent time in the bullpen, posting a 3.08 ERA in 66 games, but struggled in the postseason with a 10.13 ERA in four appearances. No team claimed Rodriguez on waivers, likely because he is owed $17 million over three seasons, and he remains in the organization due to service time and will report to Spring Training with a chance to return to the major-league roster.
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