The Blue Jays announced today that right-handers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson have been activated off the injured list. In corresponding moves, they optioned righty Nate Pearson to Triple-A and designated righty Mitch White for assignment. Romano and Swanson were key pieces of the Toronto bullpen last year but they haven’t been able to contribute to the club thus far in 2024. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Mitch White For Assignment
Blue Jays To Recall Yariel Rodriguez
The Blue Jays are set to promote offseason signee Yariel Rodríguez, reports Francys Romero (X link). The Cuban-born righty will officially be recalled on Saturday, according to the report. Rodríguez already occupies a spot on the Toronto 40-man roster. The Jays signed him to a five-year, $32MM free agent pact late in the winter. The 27-year-old might have been in consideration … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Recall Yariel Rodriguez
Guardians Acquire Wes Parsons From Blue Jays
The Blue Jays have traded right-hander Wes Parsons to the Guardians for $250K of international bonus pool space, per announcements from both clubs. Parsons was designated for assignment by the Jays last week and has now been optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Righty Shane Bieber was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot for Parsons. It was reported over the … [Read more...] about Guardians Acquire Wes Parsons From Blue Jays
Blue Jays Notes: Romano, Jansen, Serven, Manoah
The Blue Jays concluded their season-opening 10-game road trip with an 8-3 loss today against the Yankees. Starter Bowden Francis lasted three innings, pitching well in the first two frames but then surrendering a Giancarlo Stanton grand slam as part of a five-run inning for New York. The Jays had their share of offensive chances but left 11 men on base and went 1-for-7 with … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Romano, Jansen, Serven, Manoah
AL East Notes: Red Sox, Paxton, LeMahieu, Blue Jays
The Red Sox largely failed in their pursuit of starting pitching this winter, swapping lefty Chris Sale out for Lucas Giolito only for the latter to miss the entire 2024 season due to a UCL injury, making right-handed depth options Chase Anderson and Cooper Criswell the club’s only starters added this winter with a chance to impact the 2024 club. The club coming up empty is not … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Red Sox, Paxton, LeMahieu, Blue Jays