The Yankees have built a modern pitching factory on the premise that raw stuff is harder to find than control, and sometimes the market hands you a gift wrapped in a “Designated for Assignment” transaction wire.

When the Toronto Blue Jays cut ties with Yariel Rodriguez on Saturday, they weren’t just clearing a roster spot; they were admitting that his five-year, $32 million contract had become an albatross they no longer wanted to carry.

For a Yankees front office that prides itself on finding value in the margins, Rodriguez represents the exact kind of high-upside lottery ticket that often turns into October gold in the Bronx.

While the headline news in the bullpen market has been the departure of Devin Williams to the Mets, smart teams know that championship relief corps are built on

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