Yariel Rodriguez

The Blue Jays sent RHP Yariel Rodríguez outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment. He had been owed $17 million over the next three years. He'll enter spring training competing for an immediate role in the Blue Jays bullpen.

Yariel Rodriguez pitched one inning in relief, allowing no hits or walks while facing just two batters in Sunday’s win over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

With Jeff Hoffman pitching in the first two games of the series, he was given the day off, allowing Rodriguez to handle the ninth inning and record the save. Following Sunday’s performance, Rodriguez owns a 2.37 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with two wins over two appearances this season.

Yariel Rodríguez served as the opener Wednesday against the Red Sox but allowed two runs in his lone inning of work. He surrendered two hits (including a solo homer to Alex Bregman) and issued no walks while striking out one. One run scored on the homer, while another came home on a balk following a wild pitch. Rodríguez did not factor into the decision.

Fantasy Impact

After primarily working in relief, Rodríguez made his first start as an opener Wednesday but allowed two runs in the first inning. Through 12.2 innings this season (11 appearances, one start), the right-hander holds a 5.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 10:7 K:BB ratio.

Yariel Rodriguez allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one inning in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a rough start to the season for Rodriguez, who now holds a 12.00 ERA and a 2.33 WHIP across his appearances. With a strikeout rate of 12.0 K/9, there are glimmers of potential, but his inability to limit runs and walks raises significant concerns for fantasy managers. Rodriguez's current performance suggests he may not be a reliable option in any format until he can demonstrate improved control and effectiveness.

Yariel Rodríguez could start for the Blue Jays if Max Scherzer (thumb) isn’t ready by March 31, per team updates, with 9.2 spring innings under his belt.

Fantasy Impact

Rodríguez’s 9.2 innings with 11 strikeouts, 7 walks, and 4 homers this spring position him for Toronto’s fifth starter role by March 31 if Scherzer’s thumb delays him. Jake Bloss or Eric Lauer loom as alternatives. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his strikeout upside for early value if he secures a rotation spot over relief.