"The expectation is that Rodriguez will be active for tomorrow's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, but a subsequent roster move has yet to be announced. This could mean the Jays are sending someone to the IL, optioning an arm, or sending someone off the 40-man roster completely. Toronto does have an open spot on the 40-man roster, so adding Rodriguez doesn't come at the expense of someone else if the front office so chooses, just the active roster complication that follows."
"The Cuban has spent the entire 2026 season in Triple-A Buffalo after being outrighted from the 40-man roster this past winter and not earning a spot on the big league roster. With the Bisons, Rodriguez owns a 2.63 ERA and a 1.171 WHIP across 13 2/3 innings with just four earned runs across 11 outings. The right-hander has allowed seven hits and nine walks during this time while striking out 25 batters to the tune of a 16.5 K/9."
"While the walk rate is a bit high, Rodriguez has been dealing in Triple-A, amassing a 2.09 FIP and a 2.89 xFIP with three games finished. Rodriguez spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons in the big leagues with Toronto, working as a starter during his inaugural campaign before moving to the bullpen in 2025. The 29-year-old found improved results as a bullpen arm last season, posting a 3.08 ERA and a 1.151 WHIP through 66 outings, but found himself off the World Series roster after struggling in the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners."
The Blue Jays are calling up right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to the major league roster. He is expected to be active for a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, but the specific roster move has not been announced yet. Possible outcomes include placing a player on the injured list, optioning another arm, or removing someone from the 40-man roster. Toronto has an open 40-man spot, so adding Rodriguez may not require dropping a player from that roster. Rodriguez spent the 2026 season in Triple-A Buffalo after being outrighted in the winter. He posted a 2.63 ERA and 1.171 WHIP across 13 2/3 innings, with 25 strikeouts and a 16.5 K/9. In 2024 and 2025, he pitched for Toronto, transitioning from starter to bullpen, and posted a 3.08 ERA and 1.151 WHIP in 2025 before being left off the World Series roster after ALCS struggles.
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