Jose Rodriguez is getting his major-league debut with the Blue Jays tonight.

The right-hander has been selected to the active roster and will be available for tonight's game.

Toronto acquired him from the Dodgers earlier this month, part of a deal that sent a Dominican Summer League pitcher back to Los Angeles.

Rodriguez brings a fastball that averages 96.5 mph and a changeup that's generated a 68% whiff rate in Triple-A this season, real swing-and-miss stuff for a bullpen that's needed exactly that kind of weapon.

The corresponding move sends right-hander Michael Lorenzen off the roster, designated for assignment.

That closes out a short stint for Lorenzen, who signed with Toronto in late August after being released by the Rockies.

His results in a Blue Jays uniform never really took hold, and with the roster this tight in September, that made him the corresponding move once Rodriguez needed a spot.

Why timing matters for a debut like this

Debuting during a genuine playoff push adds real pressure to Rodriguez's first night in the majors, unlike a typical September call-up on a team already out of contention.

Toronto's bullpen has carried one of the heaviest workloads in baseball all season, and any fresh, effective arm added now could provide real relief down the stretch.

For Lorenzen, this DFA opens a waiver window where another club could claim him, similar to how his own Rockies release played out weeks ago.

Toronto remains deep in the wild-card race with a limited number of games left, making every single bullpen decision carry weight regardless of how small the transaction looks on paper.

Whether Rodriguez settles in immediately or needs time to adjust to major-league hitters is the first real question of his career, starting tonight.