Prior to today’s 8-4 win over the Athletics, the Blue Jays placed center fielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list and activated right-hander Erik Swanson from the 60-day IL to make his season debut. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A and second baseman/outfielder Davis Schneider was called up in the corresponding moves. Varsho is dealing with a left … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Place Daulton Varsho On 10-Day IL, Activate Erik Swanson
Blue Jays Designate Jose Urena For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Jose Urena has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a roster spot for southpaw Easton Lucas, who will likely cover some innings what is slated to be a bullpen day for the Jays in today’s matchup with the Athletics. Urena signed a guaranteed contract with Toronto in early May, just a few days after he was designated for … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Jose Urena For Assignment
Blue Jays Place Anthony Santander On Injured List
The Blue Jays announced that outfielder Anthony Santander has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation. Fellow outfielder Alan Roden has been recalled as the corresponding move. The Jays signed Santander to a five-year, $92.5MM deal this offseason. Heavy deferrals reportedly knock the net present value closer to $70MM but it was still the club’s … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Place Anthony Santander On Injured List
Blue Jays Trade Josh Walker To Phillies
The Phillies announced the acquisition of lefty reliever Josh Walker from the Blue Jays for cash considerations. Philadelphia has had a free 40-man roster spot since José Alvarado was suspended. They optioned Walker to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, so no additional move was necessary. Toronto had designated Walker for assignment earlier in the week. An injury to backup catcher Tyler … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Trade Josh Walker To Phillies
Blue Jays Notes: Garcia, Swanson, Burr, Sandlin, Gimenez, Manoah
Yimi Garcia was placed on the Blue Jays’ 15-day injured list on Saturday, as the reliever is dealing with a right shoulder impingement. Manager John Schneider provided some updates on several injured players to reporters (including Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling) today, including the news that Garcia received a cortisone shot in his ailing shoulder and will therefore be shut down … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Garcia, Swanson, Burr, Sandlin, Gimenez, Manoah