The Dodgers announced that they have traded right-hander José Rodríguez to the Blue Jays in exchange for fellow righty Sebastian Rodriguez. Both pitchers are minor leaguers. Though the trade deadline passed a month ago, trades of minor leaguers are still allowed.
Of the two Rodriguezes, Jose is far closer to the majors. An international signing of the Dodgers out of Mexico in 2019, he has been working his way up the minor league ladder since then. Since reaching the upper levels, he has shown huge strikeout stuff but also control issues. Dating back to the start of 2025, he has thrown 88 2/3 innings, mostly at Triple-A, allowing 4.67 earned runs per nine. He has struck out opponents at a huge 33.2% clip while also giving out walks at a big 14% pace.
The Statcast data at FanGraphs credits him with six pitches. His four-seamer and sinker average around 96 miles per hour while he also features a changeup, cutter, slider and curveball. Baseball America currently lists him as the #30 prospect in the Yankees’ system, which is clearly a mistake because the scouting report matches this pitcher, mentioning him signing with the Dodgers out of Mexico. The profile says his changeup is his best pitch, with his slider also a plus offering, though the command is the biggest issue.
More to come.
