The Blue Jays announced that infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain. Infielder Leo Jimenez has been recalled in a corresponding move and will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. Kiner-Falefa, 29, was a late scratch from yesterday’s game. Manager John Schneider said that the infielder “felt … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Place Isiah Kiner-Falefa On Injured List, Recall Leo Jimenez For Major League Debut
Blue Jays Acquire Yerry Rodriguez
The Rangers and Blue Jays have completed a trade, as both clubs announced that right-hander Yerry Rodriguez is heading to Toronto in exchange for minor league righty Josh Mollerus. Rodriguez has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, while the Rangers assigned Mollerus to their high-A affiliate. Texas designated Rodriguez for assignment earlier this week, and today’s trade … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Acquire Yerry Rodriguez
Blue Jays Designate Tim Mayza For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced that left-hander Tim Mayza has been designated for assignment. Righty Jose Cuas (just claimed off waivers from the Cubs last week) has been called up from Triple-A Buffalo to take Mayza’s spot on the active roster. Today’s news likely ends Mayza’s tenure with the Jays, which began when he was a 12th-round pick for the club in the 2013 draft. (Danny … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Tim Mayza For Assignment
Jordan Romano To Receive Evaluation After Continued Elbow Discomfort
Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is set to visit Dr. Keith Meister on July 2, manager John Schneider told reporters (including the Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath and Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi). Romano has been on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation for almost a month, and his throwing work has now been halted for a second time due to continued soreness. Some soreness last … [Read more...] about Jordan Romano To Receive Evaluation After Continued Elbow Discomfort
Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins Talks Deadline Approach
Even after last night’s 9-2 drubbing of the Yankees, the Blue Jays sit six games below .500. They’re at the bottom of the AL East with a 37-43 record and have three teams between them and the Royals — the current holder of the American League’s final playoff spot. It’s certainly not where the Jays expected to find themselves at the season’s halfway point. Toronto had won … [Read more...] about Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins Talks Deadline Approach