Rodriguez wanted to jump to MLB after the WBC but Chunichi would not ... he was nasty across 65-to-70 pitches in each of his two WBC starts, when Yariel sat 95, touched 98, and bent in a good ...
The Blue Jays and free agent right-hander Yariel Rodriguez have agreed ... Earlier this offseason Baseball America said Rodriguez's "four-seam fastball is now a plus pitch that sits 94-96 mph ...
Per Sportsnet: The Blue Jays could also flip it and pursue an impact starter like Sean Manaea to push Yariel Rodriguez to the bullpen – a role change the Cuban right-hander would accept ...