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Jays' Yariel Rodriguez set to face Rockies in MLB debut Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodriguez is scheduled to make his major league debut Saturday afternoon against the visiting Colorado...

APRIL 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: Jays to call up Cuban RHP Yariel Rodriguez The Toronto Blue Jays plan to promote Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to make his major league debut this weekend, according to multiple...

APRIL 12, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Closing in on game appearance Rodriguez (back) will throw two innings and around 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact If he comes out of that with no issues, Rodriguez could then be cleared for his Grapefruit League debut. Working his way back from back spasms, it might be difficult for Rodriguez to ramp up in time for Opening Day, especially with the plan being to stretch him out as a starting option.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to take physical Rodriguez has yet to take a physical for the Blue Jays as he awaits a visa, Francys Romero of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez's four-year, $32 million agreement with Toronto was reported two weeks ago, but he still hasn't taken a physical before the deal becomes official. The 26-year-old remains in the Dominican Republic and will need visas from both the United States and Canada but plans to take a physical in whichever country issues his visa first. There's no apparent worry that the contract could fall through, but it's certainly taking longer than expected. Rodriguez is expected to be used as a starter by the Blue Jays, although he could get stretched out in the minors or in long relief first.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE