Toronto Blue Jays' Pitching Depth: Rodriguez to Triple-A

On March 22nd, the Toronto Blue Jays boasts deep pitching talent heading into the new season,

which men right-hander Yareo Rodriguez missed the opening day roster. He'll start the year in

Triple-A with Buffalo after a solid 2025 campaign where he posted a 3.08 ERA over 66 outings as a

reliever. That depth comes from holdovers like Ace Kevin Galsman, Eric Lauer, closer Jeff Hoffman,

and playoff for former Trey Yessive age, all back in the mix. Offseason ads, Dylan Sees,

Cody Ponds, and Tyler Rogers further crowded the bullpen. Rodriguez, a 29-year-old Cuban who signed

a $5-year $32 million deal in 2024, shown in Japan before joining. Toronto. He transitioned to

relief last year after a tougher starter role, but a rough spring with seven runs allowed in three

innings sealed his demotion. Meanwhile, Shane Bieber preps for his first full year with the Jays

post-trade, joined by reliable relievers, Yimik Garcia, Louis Barland, Brendan, Little, and Braden

Fisher. Rodriguez could return if injuries or slumps open spots. The Jays wrap spring training

soon before hosting the athletics on opening day Friday, setting up an exciting run with his

versatile staff ready to build on last year's near miss. This has been Toronto Blue Jays News

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