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Blue Jays Keep Promising Outfielder Pinango
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Yohendrick Pinango was not selected in the Rule 5 Draft.
- The talented outfielder from Venezuela bats and throws left.
- Pinango played at Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.
The Toronto Blue Jays organization can breathe a sigh of relief as Yohendrick Pinango was not chosen during the Rule 5 Draft. This outcome means the club will keep the promising outfielder within their system.
Pinango, a 23-year-old from Venezuela, is a left-handed hitter and thrower who made his debut at the Triple-A level in 2025. His performance included a .298 batting average with a .928 OPS at Double-A before his promotion.
While Pinango experienced a .235 batting average and .714 OPS in his initial Triple-A stint, his current impressive performance in the Venezuelan Winter League, boasting a 1.000 OPS, highlights his ongoing development. His relative Triple-A struggles likely deterred other teams from selecting him in the Rule 5 Draft.
