Blue Jays Secure a Submarine Weapon with Tyler Rogers Deal
So here’s one of the more fascinating moves of the Blue Jays’ offseason, and it’s one that might quietly make a big difference. Toronto has agreed to a three-year, $37 million deal with right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, with a vesting option that could push the total value even higher. At first glance, it’s just another bullpen signing. But once you dig into who Rogers is and how he pitches, this deal starts to feel a lot more intriguing.
Rogers is 34, and he’s coming off what might be the best season of his career. Last year, he split time between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets, and it barely slowed him down. Over an MLB-leading 81 appearances, a sparkling 1.98 ERA was posted, along with nearly 80 innings of work. For a reliever, that kind of durability is rare, and it’s one of the reasons this signing stands out.
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What really separates Rogers from almost everyone else, though, is how he throws the baseball. He uses a true submarine delivery, releasing the ball from an arm angle that’s almost scraping the ground, with his hand coming through near knee level. It’s not flashy in terms of velocity, either. His fastball averages just over 83 miles per hour. But hitters are constantly made uncomfortable because the ball is coming from a place they almost never see.
That low arm slot allows him to lean heavily on a sinker and slider mix that creates awkward contact. Hard-hit balls have been limited consistently, and last season his hard-hit rate sat among the very best in baseball. Even more impressive, he does this without overpowering hitters. He pitches to contact, trusts his movement, and keeps the ball off the barrel better than almost anyone.
Over a seven-year MLB career, Rogers has put together a 2.76 ERA across more than 400 innings, all while answering the bell again and again. He hasn’t spent a single day on the injured list, and since 2020, no pitcher in baseball has appeared in more games. That reliability is gold for a bullpen that wants stability night after night.
For the Blue Jays, this feels like a calculated bet on uniqueness and consistency. Rogers may not light up radar guns, but his delivery, durability, and results speak for themselves. If he continues doing what he’s always done, Toronto may have just added one of the most dependable and frustrating relievers in the league to the back end of its bullpen.
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