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Blue Jays Protect Pitching Prospect Tiedemann from Rule 5 Draft

11/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays added left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann to their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.
The move protects him from exposure in the Rule 5 Draft after he missed the 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery.
Drafted in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft (MLB Draft)’s third round, Tiedemann posted a 2.17 ERA with 117 strikeouts in 2022, positioning him for 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 Major League Baseball Draft, held from July 11-13 in Denver, assigned amateur players to MLB teams, with 612 players selected. This draft was shortened to 20 rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ricky Tiedemann, chosen in the third round, demonstrated his potential with a 2.17 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 2022, highlighting the importance of strategic roster management in baseball.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays added left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann to their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.
The move protects him from exposure in the Rule 5 Draft after he missed the 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery.
Drafted in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft (MLB Draft)’s third round, Tiedemann posted a 2.17 ERA with 117 strikeouts in 2022, positioning him for 2026.

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