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Fires 4.2 scoreless innings Rodriguez did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out four in 4.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Rodriguez struggled with control and lasted just 0.2 innings in his previous start, walking four batters and allowing four runs (three earned) in a loss to Baltimore. Sunday was a much different story, however, as Rodriguez blanked the Yankees while throwing over 67 percent of his pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old has pitched well in six starts since July 1, posting a robust 2.60 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 30:13 K:BB across 27.2 innings. Rodriguez will look to keep rolling in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next weekend against the Athletics.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Sunday Rodriguez will start Sunday's road game against the Yankees, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact After posting a 2.01 ERA and 0.76 WHIP over his first four starts of July, Rodriguez unraveled in his latest outing Monday. Taking the hill for Game 1 of a doubleheader with the Orioles, Rodriguez failed to escape the first inning while exhibiting a complete loss of control. He spotted just 21 of his 43 pitches for strikes and recorded two outs while allowing four runs (three earned) on four walks and one hit. Toronto optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo following the outing, only to recall him Tuesday as a replacement for Yusei Kikuchi, who was traded to Houston. Despite the rough outing Monday, Rodriguez will stick in the rotation for another turn, though he might have a shorter leash. Bowden Francis started the second game of Monday's doubleheader and tossed 5.2 innings of three-run ball, and while he's not in line to start this weekend against the Yankees, the Blue Jays could elect to have him piggyback Rodriguez if the latter struggles to find the strike zone early on in Sunday's contest.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to big leagues Toronto recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Rodriguez was sent down Monday immediately after yielding four runs (three earned) with four walks in two-thirds of an inning during the Blue Jays' 11-5 loss to the Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader. However, with the Blue Jays trading Yusei Kikuchi to Houston on Monday and opting to send Jake Bloss -- who was acquired by Toronto in the trade -- to Triple-A, Rodriguez is eligible to rejoin the big club. Because he tossed only 43 pitches Monday, Rodriguez likely won't need the typical four days' rest before he returns to the hill. The Blue Jays could stay away from him Tuesday, but the club has an opening in the rotation for Wednesday's series finale in Baltimore and might look to Rodriguez to start or eat innings out of the bullpen in that contest.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Blue Jays Toronto recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Rodriguez was sent down Monday immediately after yielding four runs (three earned) with four walks in two-thirds of an inning during a start against the Orioles. However, with the Blue Jays trading Yusei Kikuchi to Houston and opting to put Jake Bloss -- who was acquired by Toronto in the trade -- in Triple-A, Rodriguez is set to re-enter the rotation.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down after rough start The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Rodriguez had seemingly earned some leash in the Blue Jays' rotation with how well he had pitched lately, having come into Monday's start against the Orioles with a 2.01 ERA and 25:8 K:BB over 22.1 innings in his first four starts this month. However, he lasted only two-thirds of an inning against Toronto, yielding four runs (three earned) on one hit, four walks and a hit-by-pitch. While that poor outing has cost Rodriguez his roster spot for now, he should be back in August.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down after rough start The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Rodriguez had seemingly earned some leash in the Blue Jays rotation with how well he had pitched lately, having come into Monday's start against the Orioles with a 2.01 ERA and 25:8 K:BB over 22.1 innings in his first four starts this month. However, he lasted only two-thirds of an inning against Baltimore, yielding four runs (three earned) on one hit, four walks and a hit-by-pitch. While that poor outing has cost Rodriguez his roster spot for now, he should be back with the big club in August.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes another no-decision Rodriguez allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out six over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez retired the first 12 batters he faced, but he allowed two hits and a run in the fifth inning. His walk in the sixth inning also came around to score the tying run after Brendon Little couldn't work out of trouble, denying Rodriguez a chance at his second win of the campaign. The 27-year-old right-hander has gone at least five innings in three of his last four starts as he begins to get more comfortable in the majors. For the year, he has a 3.69 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 42:19 K:BB through 39 innings over nine starts. Rodriguez's next outing is projected to be a tough road start in Baltimore.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out seven in no-decision Rodriguez allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over four innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Rodriguez failed to complete six innings for the first time in his three July starts. He was a bit inefficient, but the Blue Jays' offense was able to get him off the hook for the loss. Rodriguez has a 3.78 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 36:18 K:BB over 33.1 innings through his first eight big-league starts. That walk rate is likely to remain an issue, though there's obvious upside with his strikeouts, and he's only given up three home runs so far.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first big-league victory Rodriguez (1-3) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, pitching six scoreless innings during which he allowed one run and two walks while striking out six batters.

Impact Rodriguez finished without allowing a run for the first time through seven big-league starts and gathered his first win. He induced a modest eight swinging strikes but still managed a healthy six punchouts. This was the second straight quality start for the rookie right-hander, and he's allowed just one run over 12.2 frames while posting a 12:4 K:BB across the two-game stretch.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first big-league victory Rodriguez (1-3) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, pitching six scoreless innings during which he allowed one run and two walks while striking out six batters.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start Monday Rodriguez is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Astros in Toronto, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After returning from the 15-day injured list June 21 and giving up five runs (four earned) over 1.1 innings in a loss to Cleveland that day, Rodriguez made his next turn through the rotation this past Wednesday in Boston. However, with that game getting paused in the top of the second inning due to severe weather and later postponed, Rodriguez won't get credited with statistics for that game until the contest is resumed Aug. 26 as part of a split doubleheader. As a result, Monday's start against the Astros will officially be Rodriguez's second since he returned from the IL.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated to start Friday The Blue Jays reinstated Rodriguez (back) from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Guardians.

Impact The right-hander has been on the shelf since late April due to thoracic spine inflammation, but he'll re-enter Toronto's rotation for Friday's series opener in Cleveland. Rodriguez built up to 79 pitches in his final rehab outing and should be able to handle a full starting workload. However, the Blue Jays were handling the 27-year-old's workload carefully prior to the injury, so it's possible Rodriguez is utilized in conjunction with Bowden Francis, who has been handling a bulk-relief role.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Friday Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that Rodriguez (back) has returned to Toronto and could be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday in Cleveland, Kaitlyn...

Impact Rodriguez wrapped up his six-start rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, when he struck out seven while allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over three innings. He tossed 79 pitches in the outing and should be built up enough to handle a traditional starter's workload, if the Blue Jays want to give it to him. Before Rodriguez landed on the IL on April 30 with thoracic spine inflammation, the Blue Jays had been managing his usage carefully, as he worked between three and four innings in each of his four starts. Should Toronto elect to manage Rodriguez's workload again if he starts Friday, he could be deployed as part of a tandem with Bowden Francis, who had most recently served as a bulk reliever when the No. 5 spot in the rotation came up.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Light workload in first rehab outing Rodriguez (back) allowed an unearned run on one hit and one walk while retiring one batter in his rehab appearance for Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Rodriguez tossed 16 pitches in the outing, his first at any level since the Blue Jays placed him on the 15-day injured list April 30 with thoracic spine inflammation. Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Rodriguez is scheduled to cover two innings and toss around 30-to-35 pitches in his next rehab appearance later this week, which could be his last before he makes his return from the IL.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

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