The Blue Jays announced that closer Jordan Romano has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. Left-hander Brendon Little was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to take Romano’s spot on the active roster. This is the second time this season that Romano has been sidelined with elbow inflammation, as his first stint on the injured list delayed … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Place Jordan Romano On 15-Day Injured List
Seven Veterans With Opt-Out Opportunities This Weekend
As part of the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, MLB and the Players Association agreed to a few automatic opt-out dates for some veteran players on minor league contracts. Article XX(B) free agents — generally, players with over six years of MLB service who finished the preceding season on a big league roster — who sign minor league contracts more than ten days before … [Read more...] about Seven Veterans With Opt-Out Opportunities This Weekend
Blue Jays Designate Joel Kuhnel For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Ryan Burr. It was reported yesterday that they would be acquiring him from the Phillies for cash considerations. To get Burr onto the roster, the Jays placed right-hander Alek Manoah on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain. To open a 40-man spot for Burr, righty Joel Kuhnel was designated … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Joel Kuhnel For Assignment
Blue Jays To Acquire Ryan Burr From Phillies
The Phillies are trading minor league reliever Ryan Burr to the Blue Jays, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet (X link). The return isn’t clear, but trades of this nature tend to be for cash considerations. Burr signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia in January. He was not on their 40-man roster and won’t need to immediately occupy a spot on the 40-man for the Jays … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Acquire Ryan Burr From Phillies
Alek Manoah Headed For MRI With Elbow Soreness
Alek Manoah left tonight’s start against the White Sox in the second inning. The team announced he experienced elbow discomfort. Manager John Schneider told the Toronto beat after the game that Manoah will get an MRI tomorrow (X link via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson). Manoah lost the first month of the season after battling shoulder discomfort during the spring. He was reinstated … [Read more...] about Alek Manoah Headed For MRI With Elbow Soreness