Blue Jays acquire Rodriguez from Ducks

(Central Islip, N.Y., May 15, 2025) – The Long Island Ducks today announced infielder Lizandro Rodriguez’s contract has been purchased by the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

“We are very happy that Lizandro has received this opportunity,” said Ducks Manager Lew Ford. “He plays the game hard, and we wish him the best of luck with the Blue Jays.”

Rodriguez appeared in three games with the Ducks. He recorded one hit, one RBI, one run and one walk. On Sunday, May 11, vs. Lancaster, he drove home the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning with a sacrifice fly to right field off Ryley Gilliam. He made his Ducks debut on May 7 at Staten Island in game two of a doubleheader.

The 22-year-old has four seasons of professional experience in the Kansas City Royals organization (2021-24). In 263 games, he compiled a .254 batting average and a .349 on-base percentage along with 22 home runs, 107 RBIs, 153 runs, 227 hits, 40 doubles, 11 triples, 58 stolen bases and 114 walks. Most recently, the Dominican Republic native played 68 games combined in 2024 with Single-A Columbia and High-A Quad Cities.

Rodriguez becomes the third member of the 2025 Ducks to have his contract purchased by a Major League or foreign organization. He joins first baseman Seth Beer (Philadelphia Phillies, May 13) and first baseman Ryan McBroom (SSG Landers, Korea, April 21). An Atlantic League best 10 Ducks players had their contract purchased during the 2024 season. By leading the league, Long Island was the inaugural recipient of the ALPB’s Player Transfers Award.

The Long Island Ducks are entering their 25th Anniversary season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for four consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 713 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).