The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the Blue Jays, announced that left-hander Ryan Borucki will be active for the club tonight. That suggests that the Jays and Borucki have signed a minor league deal. The southpaw was released by the Pirates last week. Borucki, now 31, started his career with the Blue Jays. He showed some potential as a rookie starter but some injuries … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Ryan Borucki To Minor League Deal
Latest On Blue Jays’ Rotation
Manager John Schneider spoke to reporters today about the club’s upcoming rotation plans. Mitch Bannon of The Athletic as well as Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae and Arden Zwelling relayed some of the details. Schneider said that Shane Bieber, José Berríos and Kevin Gausman will start the three games in Miami this weekend with lefty Eric Lauer available out of the bullpen. Though Lauer … [Read more...] about Latest On Blue Jays’ Rotation
Blue Jays To Activate Shane Bieber On Friday
Right-hander Shane Bieber will start for the Blue Jays on Friday. Manager John Schneider gave the news to reporters, including Mitch Bannon of The Athletic, prior to today’s game. Bieber is currently on the 60-day injured list and will need to be added to the roster before that start. The 40-man roster currently has a vacancy. If that is not filled before Friday, then only a … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Activate Shane Bieber On Friday
Blue Jays Reinstate George Springer From Injured List
The Blue Jays announced that George Springer has been activated from the seven-day injured list for concussion-related injuries. Outfielder Joey Loperfido was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in the corresponding move. Springer last played on July 28, when a wayward pitch from the Orioles’ Kade Strowd caught the Toronto slugger on the earflap of his helmet. Springer was removed … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Reinstate George Springer From Injured List
Dodgers To Place Max Muncy On IL With Oblique Strain, Claim Buddy Kennedy
The Dodgers have claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Blue Jays, per Dodger Blue. Right-hander Julian Fernández has been designated for assignment as the corresponding 40-man move. Toronto designated Kennedy for assignment last week. Manager Dave Roberts says that Kennedy will jump right onto the active roster as third baseman Max Muncy goes on the 10-day … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Place Max Muncy On IL With Oblique Strain, Claim Buddy Kennedy