The Blue Jays outrighted Yariel Rodriguez, despite strong regular-season stats, due to poor playoff performance, freeing a roster spot.

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted right-handed reliever Yariel Rodriguez from their 40-man roster on December 6, 2025, clearing waivers and keeping him in the organization. Despite a 3.08 ERA and 1.4 WAR in 73 innings during the 2025 season, including postseason appearances, Rodriguez was not on the World Series roster and posted a 10.13 ERA in four playoff outings. The move, unexpected given his strong regular-season performance, frees up a roster spot ahead of the Winter Meetings and signals the team’s focus on strengthening the bullpen, potentially targeting players like Edwin Diaz. Rodriguez, under contract through 2027 with a $17.3 million remaining value, must earn a major league spot during spring training.