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Toronto Blue Jays Bringing Right-Handed Pitcher Back up From Triple-A
TL;DR
The Toronto Blue Jays are recalling a right-handed pitcher from Triple-A due to injuries affecting both their starting rotation and bullpen. Five starters are currently missing time or are out for the season.
Key points
- Toronto Blue Jays recalling right-handed pitcher from Triple-A
- Five starting pitchers are currently injured
- Bullpen has had to cover extra innings
- Injuries affecting both rotation and bullpen
- Team not at full strength
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays Bringing Right-Handed Pitcher Back up From Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays have been hit hard by the injury bug this season to both the starting rotation and the bullpen.
The Blue Jays have five starters either miss time, are currently out or are set to be out for the rest of the season.
Due to these ailments, Toronto's bullpen has had to pick up a lot of extra innings, despite not being at full strength in its own right.
High-leverage right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia is yet to make his debut this season due to right elbow surgery he underwent in 2025. He recently began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays.
With the litany of injuries that Toronto has suffered in the bullpen, it has opted to bring up a right-handed reliever that has dealt with his own complications since joining the organization.
According to a post on "X" from Francys Romero, the Blue Jays are planning to bring up Yariel Rodriguez from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. It's not clear when he'll be officially activated to the 26-man roster but he'll join the team ahead of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, which begins at 7:07 p.m. ET on Monday at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Rodriguez, a Cuban native, was originally signed by Toronto to a five-year, $32 million contract ahead of the 2024 season after a three-season stint with Chunichi Dragons of Japan's Nippon Professional baseball (2020-22). Rodriguez opted not to pitch for the Dragons in 2023 while searching for an MLB contract.
Rodriguez struggled in his first year with the Blue Jays. In 21 starts in '24, Rodriguez had a 4.47 ERA and struck out 85 hitters in 86.2 innings pitched.
The 29-year-old righty was moved to the bullpen last season and fared a lot better. He posted a 3.08 ERA and fanned 66 hitters in 77 innings pitched across 66 appearances (one start). Rodriguez was on the postseason roster for the American League Divisional Series and the American League Championship Series before being left off the roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Q&A
Which right-handed pitcher is the Toronto Blue Jays recalling from Triple-A?
The specific right-handed pitcher being recalled has not been mentioned in the excerpt.
How many starting pitchers are currently injured for the Toronto Blue Jays?
The Toronto Blue Jays have five starting pitchers who are either currently out or set to be out for the rest of the season.
What impact have injuries had on the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen?
Injuries have forced the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen to cover extra innings despite not being at full strength.
What challenges is the Toronto Blue Jays facing this season?
The Toronto Blue Jays are facing significant challenges due to injuries affecting both their starting rotation and bullpen.