Blue Jays Reportedly Sign RHP Tyler Rogers to Three-Year Deal

Reported December 12–13, 2025 · Part of the Blue Jays Hub

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly making a major statement about the identity of their bullpen.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic , the Blue Jays have reached an agreement with free-agent right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers on a three-year contract worth $37 million, with a vesting option that could push the total value to $48 million.

Contract Details (Reported)

Guaranteed Term 3 years, $37M

Option Year 2029 – $12M

Vesting Triggers 110 G (2027–28) or 60 G (2028)

Max Value $48M

Rogers is one of the most unconventional pitchers in modern baseball — and one backed by elite performance metrics despite a delivery that looks nothing like the modern power reliever.

“Tyler Rogers is maybe the most fascinating pitcher in all of baseball. He basically throws underhand, with men’s league velocity, and yet he literally led all qualified relievers in Stuff+ in 2025.” — Jonah Birenbaum

An Extreme Outlier — Even by MLB Standards

Rogers’ release point borders on underhand, creating extreme horizontal movement and uncomfortable angles that hitters rarely see — even within a single series.

1.33 ft Lowest average vertical release point in MLB (2025) — Sportsnet Stats

7.11 ft Highest MLB release point (Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays)

Elite Durability and Quiet Dominance

Most IP Among all MLB relievers since 2020 — Nae 🧬

2.84 ERA Since 2020

2.93 xERA Since 2020

What This Means for the Blue Jays

This signing reinforces a clear bullpen philosophy: deception, movement, and durability over raw velocity alone. Rogers gives Toronto a look that disrupts timing and forces uncomfortable at-bats in high-leverage spots.

If the vesting option triggers, it will be because Rogers did exactly what the Blue Jays are betting on — staying available, absorbing innings, and quietly dominating.

Sources:
Ken Rosenthal · Jonah Birenbaum · Sportsnet Stats · Nae 🧬