The Blue Jays announced that they have reinstated right-hander Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list. Fellow righty Spencer Turnbull has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet was among those to pass it along. Turnbull, 32, was a notable free agent this offseason. He had a good season with the Phillies last year on a rate … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Spencer Turnbull For Assignment
Blue Jays To Acquire Robinson Pina From Marlins
The Blue Jays and Marlins are finalizing a trade that’ll send right-hander Robinson Piña from Miami to Toronto for minor league pitcher Colby Martin, reports Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The Marlins had designated Piña for assignment over the weekend. Toronto has an opening on the 40-man roster for now but will reinstate Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list tomorrow, so … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Acquire Robinson Pina From Marlins
Whit Merrifield Announces Retirement
Longtime infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield has announced his retirement, via his agency at Warner Sports Management. “Hey guys,” Merrifield says, “You all should know that I decided a while back to retire. When it came down to it, it was an easy decision. Many factors played a role in my decision, but the main one was a 6 pound 6 ounce gift from God my wife and I were … [Read more...] about Whit Merrifield Announces Retirement
Blue Jays Release Erik Swanson
The Blue Jays have released reliever Erik Swanson, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. Toronto designated him for assignment last Tuesday. Swanson has already gone unclaimed on waivers and is a free agent. Swanson spent two-plus seasons with the Jays. Acquired from the Mariners in the Teoscar Hernández trade, the righty had an excellent first season north of the border. Swanson turned … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Release Erik Swanson
Rotation Notes: Scherzer, Stroman, Imanaga, Eovaldi
The Blue Jays will activate Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to start Toronto’s game against the Guardians, the team announced. Scherzer has thrown two Triple-A rehab outings and then tossed 30-40 pitches in a bullpen session today in what seems like the final checkpoint in an extended recovery process from a thumb problem that has plagued the future … [Read more...] about Rotation Notes: Scherzer, Stroman, Imanaga, Eovaldi