RHP Rodriguez officially signs a five-year, $32 million contract with the Blue Jays. And the deal has…
RHP Rodriguez officially signs a five-year, $32 million contract with the Blue Jays. And the deal has been done.
Yariel Rodriguez, a right-handed pitcher, and the Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement on a five-year, $32 million deal, the organization announced on Friday.
As stated by Ross Atkins, EVP of Baseball Operations & General Manager, “Yariel brings to our team a diverse arsenal, impressive athleticism, and ability to get swing and miss.” He gives our pitching staff more starting depth and may play a variety of positions for our Major League squad. Yariel joins the Blue Jays with great excitement, and we can’t wait to see him in the spring on the mound.
The 26-year-old won the league’s Most Valuable Setup Man title in 2022 while pitching for the Chunichi Dragons of the Nippon Baseball League. In 56 appearances, he posted a 1.15 ERA and 0.92 WHIP. The Camaguey
At last, the Toronto Blue Jays announce the signing of Cuban right-hander, who signs a five-year contract.
Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez has finally signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, following a protracted wait caused by visa complications. It’s a $32 million contract for five years.
Right-hander Yariel Rodriguez of Cuba has finally signed a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, following a protracted wait. It’s a $32 million contract for five years.
The transaction had been agreed upon for a number of weeks, however the precise details remained unknown. The delay in having it formally signed was due to visa complications, but we have finally arrived.
According to Sportsnet in Canada:
Though the money offered indicates that the Jays view Rodriguez as a starter, it is unclear how the Blue Jays will employ Rodriguez. In the 2023 World Baseball Classic, he began for Team Cuba, although as a reliever, he was successful in the NPB. While considering his future steps in his career, he participated in the NPB in 2022 and did not play in 2023.
With Chris Bassitt, Kevin Gausman, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, and Alek Manoah, Toronto already has five anticipated starters. Rodriguez may take Manoah’s place if the organization doesn’t think he can recover from a terrible 2023.
Alternatively, the Jays may start him in the minors and develop him there until they feel he is ready to start in the major leagues, as per a prior report.
With Chris Bassitt, Kevin Gausman, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Berrios, and Alek Manoah, Toronto already has five anticipated starters. Rodriguez may take Manoah’s place if the organization doesn’t think he can recover from a terrible 2023.
Alternatively, the Jays may start him in the minors and develop him there until they feel he is ready to start in the major leagues, as per a prior report.
The previous season, Toronto placed third in the American League East and lost to the Minnesota Twins in the wild card round of the playoffs.
The Mariners swept the Jays in that round in 2022, marking the second straight season that it has happened.
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