The Blue Jays have contacted the Brewers about closer Francisco Rodriguez, Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun reports. The Jays are also seeking a starter.
That the Jays would have interest in Rodriguez is no surprise. With the Brewers off to a 25-44 start, K-Rod seems likely to be on the market this summer, and the Blue Jays have been connected to other top relievers, like Jonathan Papelbon and Tyler Clippard.
Rodriguez is in the midst of a strong season in which he’s posted a 1.13 ERA, 9.8 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9. His peripherals don’t quite support such an outstanding ERA, but he remains one of the game’s more reliable closers, and he could surely bolster the Jays’ bullpen, which is currently headed by Brett Cecil, Roberto Osuna, Liam Hendriks, Aaron Loup and Steve Delabar. Rodriguez makes $3.5MM this season and will receive $7.5MM ($2MM of which will be deferred) next season, with a $6MM option or $2MM buyout for 2017.
K-Rod for Mitch Nay
Hopefully this gets done, and we could maybe add lohse since that might almost lessen what we would need to give up
Probably could have K-Rod for free if they took Lohse…but I just don’t see the point for the Brewers. I think they want a prospect.
I’ve always loved K-Rod. This would be a dream to get him as closer
K-Rod would be ideal for the Jays. I just can’t believe he’s still only 33. He’s been around forever.
K-rod for Reid-Foley straight up?