"However, after signing a a minor league contract, Yarbrough wasn't added to the Opening Day roster, thus giving him a chance to opt out of his deal. He did so, and turned around to settle into a swingman role with the New York Yankees. Now, he's heading back to New York on a one-year deal as a key member of their pitching staff for 2026."
"Nevertheless, he's the exact kind of valuable pitching depth every contender needs. Though his surface stats were nothing to write home about (4.36 ERA, 5.04 FIP), the 33-year-old southpaw was a versatile arm for the Yankees, making eight starts while handling 11 long-relief outings. His ability to pitch out of both the bullpen and rotation would have been valuable for a Blue Jays team that was missing José Berrios in October and had no reliable lefty in the bullpen after Eric Lauer."
The Toronto Blue Jays nearly won the 2025 World Series but made a Spring Training roster decision that cost them left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. After a strong second half in 2024, Yarbrough signed a minor-league contract but was not added to the Opening Day roster and opted out. He signed with the New York Yankees and served as a swingman in 2025, posting a 4.36 ERA and 5.04 FIP while making eight starts and 11 long-relief appearances. His versatility and left-handed contact-management would have helped a Blue Jays staff short on lefty depth. He faced Toronto once, allowing one run over 5.1 innings.
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