Blue Jays Secure Cuban Pitcher Yariel Rodriguez in Multi-Million Dollar Deal
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly set to sign Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez to a 4-year, $32 million contract, making him the first Cuban-born pitcher in the team's history. The 26-year-old right-hander, who has excelled as a reliever in the NPB, may be seeking a starting role, potentially impacting the team's pitching budget. The signing could also influence the pitching market, with implications for other teams and players.