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Reuters
18-07-2025
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- Reuters
Report: Cubs add RHP Spencer Turnbull on minor-league deal
July 18 - The Chicago Cubs signed free agent veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull to a minor-league contract, the New York Post reported Friday. Turnbull, 32, posted a 1-1 record with a 7.11 ERA in three appearances (one start) with the Toronto Blue Jays before being released on June 27. He allowed five runs on 12 hits in 6 1/3 innings. Turnbull spent his first five MLB seasons with the Detroit Tigers, highlighted by his no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners in 2021. He missed the entire 2022 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Turnbull is 16-30 with a 4.31 ERA in 81 career games (68 starts) with the Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies and Blue Jays. --Field Level Media
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former star Alabama pitcher released by MLB team
After being designated for assignment by the organization a few days ago, former Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Spencer Turnbull has been officially released by the Toronto Blue Jays, per the team's MLB transactions' page. Prior to his release, Turnbull had made only three appearances with the Blue Jays so far this season, one of which was a start. Over that sample size, which was 6.1 innings pitched, the right-hander owned a 1-1 record with a 7.11 ERA and a 4:4 K:BB ratio. The former Alabama right-hander also made five starts in the minor leagues this season with Toronto's organization where he owned a 7.13 ERA across 17.2 innings pitched. Following his release by Toronto, Turnbull will now reenter free agency where the veteran right-hander will look for a new team. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
26-06-2025
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- USA Today
Former Alabama starting pitcher designated for assignment by MLB team
According to an announcement Wednesday afternoon by the organization, the Toronto Blue Jays have designated former Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Spencer Turnbull for assignment. Turnbull had previously signed a free agent deal with the Blue Jays back in May after going unsigned throughout the offseason. So far this season, the veteran right-hander had made three appearances with Toronto in the major leagues, one of which was a start. Over those three appearances, Turnbull owns a 1-1 record with a 7.11 ERA and 4:4 K:BB ratio over 6.1 innings pitched. A former second round pick from the 2014 MLB draft out of Alabama, Turnbull has also made a combined five starts in the minor leagues so far this season between both Triple-A Buffalo and Low-A Dunedin. Combined between the two levels, Turnbull owns an 0-3 record with a 7.13 ERA and 14:9 K:BB ratio across 17.2 innings pitched. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
CTV News
25-06-2025
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- CTV News
Blue Jays reinstate veteran starter Max Scherzer from 60-day injured list
Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (31) pitches the ball during a Major League Baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Toronto on Saturday, March 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated veteran starter Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list and designated fellow right-hander Spencer Turnbull for assignment. Scherzer, 40, made one start for the Blue Jays before being sidelined due to right thumb inflammation. He recently completed a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. The roster moves were announced by the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, a couple of hours before Scherzer's scheduled start against the Cleveland Guardians. An eight-time all-star and three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer signed a one-year, US$15.5-million contract with the Blue Jays last February. Turnbull, meanwhile, was 1-1 with a 7.11 earned-run average over three appearances for the Blue Jays this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 25, 2025.
National Post
25-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Blue Jays reinstate Scherzer from 60-day injured list ahead of scheduled start
The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated veteran starter Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list and designated fellow right-hander Spencer Turnbull for assignment. Article content Scherzer, 40, made one start for the Blue Jays before being sidelined due to right thumb inflammation. He recently completed a rehab assignment with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Article content Article content The roster moves were announced by the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, a couple of hours before Scherzer's scheduled start against the Cleveland Guardians. Article content An eight-time all-star and a three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer signed a one-year, US$15.5-million contract with the Blue Jays in February. Article content Turnbull, meanwhile, was 1-1 with a 7.11 earned-run average over three appearances for the Blue Jays this season. Article content
