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
Blue Jays Designate Michael Stefanic, Ali Sánchez
The Blue Jays have designated infielder Michael Stefanic and catcher Ali Sánchez for assignment, per a team announcement. Their spots on the roster will go to second baseman Andrés Giménez and catcher Tyler Heineman, who have formally been reinstated from the injured list. Stefanic, 29, appeared in nine games for the Jays after Giménez hit the injured list and went 4-for-22 … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Michael Stefanic, Ali Sánchez
Jose Urena Elects Free Agency
José Ureña elected free agency, the Blue Jays told reporters (including Mitch Bannon of The Athletic). Toronto designated the veteran righty for assignment on Saturday. He went unclaimed on waivers and had the service time to decline an outright. Ureña spent less than a month with the Jays. Toronto signed him to a big league deal in early May. He made one spot start as the Jays … [Read more...] about Jose Urena Elects Free Agency
Blue Jays Place Daulton Varsho On 10-Day IL, Activate Erik Swanson
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