From a $32 million US gamble prior to his North American debut to a non roster player in two years, the shine has dimmed from Blue Jays reliever Yariel Rodriguez.

The 28-year-old Cuban may not be done with the Jays, but he’ll have to work his way back onto the roster after the team outright him from the 40-man roster on Saturday.

The move could be linked to a future roster move, given that the three-year-contract the Jays agreed to with starter Cody Ponce has yet to be announced officially by the team.

By being removed from the 40-man roster, which the Jays announced Saturday, Rodriguez had been designated for assignment by the team but then cleared waivers. The fact that he went unclaimed — and with a bulky contract of more than $20 million owing that was no surprise — means the Jays c

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