"The one area of concern for Rodríguez last season was his control. Rodríguez finished 2025 with an 11.4% walk rate, placing him in the bottom eight percent of all qualified pitchers. The walks became an issue in the postseason, as during Game 2 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners, Rodríguez walked three straight Mariners before being pulled."
Toronto selected Yariel Rodríguez’s contract and made him active for a series opener against Tampa Bay. Rodríguez spent the 2026 season with the Buffalo Bisons after being designated for assignment over the winter and clearing waivers. He is 1-0 with a 2.63 ERA and 1.17 WHIP through 11 games, allowing a .146 opponent average and recording 25 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings. He returns to the majors after significant time with Toronto in 2024 and 2025, including a bullpen role in 2025. His main concern is control, shown by an 11.4% walk rate in 2025 and three consecutive walks in ALCS Game 2.
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