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
Poll: Which Contender Should Be Most Aggressive On The Rotation Market?
Trade season is fast approaching, and teams have mostly begun to start sorting themselves between the contenders and pretenders. At almost every trade deadline, there’s one need that teams prioritize filling than any other: starting pitching. There’s no such thing as too many starters, and that’s become even more true in recent years as pitching injuries have skyrocketed. … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Contender Should Be Most Aggressive On The Rotation Market?
Blue Jays Outright Ali Sánchez
Catcher Ali Sánchez has been sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He has the right to elect free agency though it’s not currently clear if he will exercise that right. Sánchez, 28, signed a minor league deal with the Jays in the offseason. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Outright Ali Sánchez