Former MLB reliever and physician Ron Taylor has passed away, according to an announcement from the Mets. He was 87. A Toronto native, Taylor began his career in the Cleveland organization in 1956. He reached the big leagues six years later and had a memorable debut at Fenway Park. Tabbed as the starting pitcher — one of just 17 starts he’d make in his career — Taylor began … [Read more...] about Ron Taylor Passes Away
Blue Jays To Promote Will Robertson
The Blue Jays are promoting outfielder Will Robertson to the majors, according to a report from Trevor Hahn of News Tribune Sports. Toronto has space on their 40-man roster, so the only corresponding move needed to bring Robertson into the fold will be one to clear room on the active roster. Robertson, 27, was Toronto’s fourth-round pick back in 2019. After getting a taste of … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Promote Will Robertson
Blue Jays Notes: Scherzer, Varsho, Francis
Blue Jays fans received an encouraging update on the status of right-hander Max Scherzer’s rehab from the thumb injury that has sidelined him on and off for over a year. As relayed by Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet, Scherzer threw fifty pitches as part of a three-inning simulated game today. Manager John Schneider told reporters (including Zwelling) that Scherzer came out of the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Scherzer, Varsho, Francis
Blue Jays Recall Spencer Turnbull For Season Debut
The Blue Jays announced this afternoon that they’ve recalled right-hander Spencer Turnbull from Triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding move, right-hander Paxton Schultz was optioned to Triple-A. Turnbull, 32, signed with Toronto on a one-year deal last month. The right-hander was added to the 40-man roster at the time of the signing but agreed to be optioned to the minor leagues … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Recall Spencer Turnbull For Season Debut
Blue Jays Outright Michael Stefanic
The Blue Jays outrighted Michael Stefanic off their 40-man roster and assigned the infielder to Triple-A Buffalo after Stefanic cleared waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling. Stefanic had the opportunity to elect free agency since he has been previously outrighted in his career, but he instead chose to remain in Toronto’s organization. After signing a minor league … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Outright Michael Stefanic