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CBC
29-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Blue Jays place reliever Paxton Schultz on 15-day IL, recall left-hander Justin Bruihl
Right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' 15-day injured list. He's out with right middle finger inflammation a day after he gave up three runs on five hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings in Toronto's 15-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move and was active for the Blue Jays' series finale in Boston. Schultz has a 4.56 earned-run average with 27 strikeouts this season over 23 2/3 innings. Bruihl has not allowed a run in his 2 2/3 innings of work for the Blue Jays this season, striking out four. He has a 3-3 record with a 3.68 ERA over 29 1/3 innings for the triple-A Bisons, all of them relief appearances.
Al Arabiya
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson, put struggling starter Bowden Francis on IL
The Toronto Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson on Tuesday and put struggling starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list because of a right shoulder impingement. The Blue Jays recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo and selected left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Bisons. Swanson was designated for assignment after allowing seven earned runs in 1 2/3 innings over two weekend appearances against Philadelphia. Swanson was 1–0 with a 15.19 ERA in six appearances since coming off the 60-day injured list on June 1. The right-hander missed the start of the season because of a nerve issue in his arm. Francis has lost his past six decisions and is winless since April 18 against Seattle. He's 2–8 with a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts. His IL stint is retroactive to June 15. Francis twice took no-hitters into the ninth inning in 2024, losing both bids on leadoff home runs in the final frame. Swanson went 2–2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 games with Toronto in 2024, a challenging season that began with a young son being struck by a car during spring training. Swanson started the season on the injured list because of a sore forearm and was later demoted to Triple-A, rejoining the Blue Jays in July. Swanson went 4–2 with four saves and a 2.97 ERA in 2023, his first with Toronto after being acquired from Seattle in a trade that sent popular slugger Teoscar Hernández to the Mariners. Swanson will be eligible for free agency following the 2025 World Series.
Reuters
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Blue Jays place Bowden Francis (shoulder) on 15-day IL
June 17 - The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement. The 29-year-old Francis has fashioned a 2-8 record with a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts. He failed to get through four innings in any of his three starts in June, when he surrendered 12 earned runs, 13 hits and 10 walks in just 8 2/3 innings. In addition to placing Francis on the IL (retroactive to Sunday), the Blue Jays designated veteran reliever Erik Swanson for assignment. The 31-year-old appeared in only six games this season, but gave up nine runs in 5 1/3 innings for a 15.19 ERA. The one-time strikeout artist managed just three punchouts versus five walks. To fill their spots on the active roster, Toronto promoted versatile right-hander Paxton Schultz and lefty reliever Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Buffalo. Schultz, 27, authored a remarkable major league debut on April 20 when he threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and no walks against Seattle. He compiled a 3.06 ERA in eight appearances with 24 strikeouts and four walks across 17 2/3 innings before returning to Buffalo. He could serve as the Blue Jays' opener in Wednesday's game against Arizona. Bruihl, 27, has made 79 appearances since making his big-league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021. He has posted a 2-2 record with a 4.62 ERA and one save between the Dodgers (2021-23), Colorado Rockies (2023) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2024). With Triple-A Buffalo this season, Bruihl has made 25 relief appearances and compiled a 3-3 record with a 3.81 ERA and two saves. He has fanned 36 and issued 10 unintentional walks over 28 1/3 innings. --Field Level Media
CTV News
17-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Blue Jays starter Francis goes on injured list, reliever Swanson designated for assignment
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis (44) stands on the mound after issuing a walk to Minnesota Twins' Willi Castro (50) during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. The move, announced by the team a few hours before Tuesday's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, was retroactive to last Sunday. After a strong second half last year, Francis has struggled this season. He posted a 2-8 record and 6.05 earned-run average over 14 starts. The Blue Jays also designated reliever Erik Swanson for assignment, selected left-hander Justin Bruihl to the major-league roster and recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo. Swanson missed the first two months of the season due to a nerve issue and has been ineffective since his return. The right-hander was 1-0 with a 15.19 ERA over six appearances. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays Announce Move for Former Phillies Pitcher
Blue Jays Announce Move for Former Phillies Pitcher originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After their loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays' four-game winning streak came to an end. However, despite the loss, Toronto has had a lot of success recently. They are 10-3 in their last 13 games and are tied for second place in the AL East with the Tampa Bay Rays. Advertisement Following Sunday's loss, the Blue Jays will remain on the road and begin a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Prior to the game, however, the team announced a roster move for a former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, which could give them a boost in the series. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Spencer Turnbull (22).Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Though they have mostly been solid over the last month or so, the Blue Jays' pitching staff has been up and down. However, based on the latest reports, Toronto may have some reinforcements on the way. On Sunday, the Blue Jays announced that they have recalled pitcher Spencer Turnbull from Triple-A. In a corresponding move, they have optioned Paxton Schultz down to Triple-A. Turnbull, who spent last season with the Phillies, signed with the Blue Jays as a free agent in May. The 32-year-old has yet to make his debut for the team, however, as he has been on a minor league assignment since signing his contract. As it stands, it remains unclear whether the team will use Turnbull in the rotation or in the bullpen. Advertisement According to Turnbull has a 0-3 record in the minor leagues this season with a 7.13 ERA and a 1.81 WHIP. While these numbers are far from ideal, he still provides experience and is an extra body for the Blue Jays, who will hope that he performs much better for them in the major leagues. Related: Blue Jays Drop Sudden Alek Manoah News on Friday Related: Blue Jays Receive Major Daulton Varsho News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
