The Blue Jays have signed right-hander Beau Sulser to a minor league contract. Sulser made the start for Triple-A Buffalo today, which happens to be his 30th birthday. Sulser’s only MLB experience came during the 2022 season, when he posted a 3.63 ERA across 22 1/3 combined innings with the Pirates and Orioles. He was a 10th-round pick for Pittsburgh in the 2017 draft, was … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Beau Sulser To Minors Contract
Blue Jays Acquire Joel Kuhnel
The Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Astros in exchange for cash considerations, per an announcement from both teams. Toronto optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Buffalo following his addition. The Blue Jays had an open space on their 40-man roster for Kuhnel, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, and do not need to make a corresponding move to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Acquire Joel Kuhnel
Blue Jays To Activate Alek Manoah For Sunday Start
Alek Manoah is set to make his return to the majors on Sunday, as MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (X link) reports that the Blue Jays will officially activate Manoah from the 15-day injured list. Manoah will start against the Nationals in his season debut, and the right-hander is already in Washington and in the Jays’ clubhouse today in preparation. Manoah hasn’t pitched in the Show … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Activate Alek Manoah For Sunday Start
Seven Veterans With Opt-Out Opportunities Tomorrow
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 Tomorrow
Blue Jays Place Yariel Rodríguez On Injured List
The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Yariel Rodríguez has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to thoracic spine inflammation. Right-hander Zach Pop has been recalled as the corresponding move. More to come. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Place Yariel Rodríguez On Injured List