Yariel Rodriguez, a pitcher for the Buffalo Bisons, had an impressive debut in Triple-A, pitching four no-hit innings with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. He threw 55 pitches, primarily using his fastball and slider, averaging 92.4 mph with his fastball. Manager John Schneider praised Rodriguez's performance, calling him a potential big-leaguer.
Joe Ross' first Major League inning in 967 days was a scoreless one. He threw 11 pitches and reached 95.4 mph with the fastball.
Jordan Romano had successful side session in Fla. today, an important step toward return to majors Meanwhile Yariel Rodriguez’s first AAA outing went “about as good as it could go” per mgr John Schneider. “He’s definitely a big-leaguer.” Just a matter of building comfort & reps
Yariel Rodriguez dominates in Triple-A debut https://t.co/dAHlJb8ko8
#BlueJays RHP Yariel Rodriguez made his AAA debut today, pitching four no-hit innings while allowing one walk & striking out six. He was primarily fastball/slider while throwing 55 pitches on a cool day in Worcester. Averaged 92.4 m.p.h. with his FB while topping out at 94.5.
Yariel Rodríguez had a great debut in Triple-A Buffalo today: 4 IP • 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 6 K • 55 pitches There's such a personality to Rodriguez's pitching. He was going right after hitters. Here's a swinging third strike on a hesitation splitter... #BlueJays https://t.co/e1rrHosRED
#Bluejays note: Big debut so far for #Bisons RHP Yariel Rodriguez at Worcester. Four no-hit innings with 6 Ks and 1 BB thus far. Has thrown 34 of his 55 pitches for strikes.