The Toronto Blue Jays have made several changes to their pitching staff, placing starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement and designating reliever Erik Swanson for assignment. The team also called up Justin Bruihl and Paxton Schultz.
Jays starter Francis goes to injured list, reliever Swanson designated for assignment
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Toronto Blue Jays have made several changes to their pitching staff, placing starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement and designating reliever Erik Swanson for assignment. The team also called up Justin Bruihl and Paxton Schultz.
- 1 2023 season: Erik Swanson was a reliable high-leverage option.
- 2 2024 season: Bowden Francis had a stellar second half, Swanson's ERA rose.
- 3 Training camp (current year): Swanson dealt with median nerve entrapment.
- 4 Late April (current year): Swanson experienced right forearm soreness.
- 5 Last Sunday: Bowden Francis's last start, IL move retroactive to this date.
- 6 Tuesday: Toronto Blue Jays announce Francis to IL, Swanson designated for assignment, Bruihl selected, Schultz recalled.
- 7 Wednesday: Max Scherzer slated to throw 70-75 pitches for Triple-A Buffalo.
- 8 Tuesday night: Nick Sandlin slated to throw for the Bisons.
- 9 Thursday: Yimi Garcia plans to throw a live bullpen session at the team’s development complex in Florida.
- Changes to the Blue Jays' pitching rotation and bullpen
- Potential for new players to step up
- Ongoing recovery for injured pitchers
What: Toronto Blue Jays make pitching staff changes: Bowden Francis to injured list, Erik Swanson designated for assignment, Justin Bruihl selected, Paxton Schultz recalled.
When: Tuesday (announcement); Last Sunday (Francis's last start, retroactive IL move); 2024 season (Francis's stellar second half); 2023 season (Swanson's reliable performance); Late April (Swanson's forearm soreness).
Where: Toronto (Blue Jays home city), Buffalo (Triple-A affiliate), Florida (development complex).
Why: Francis is dealing with a right shoulder impingement; Swanson has struggled this season after previous injuries and declining performance; to adjust the roster and bring in fresh arms.
How: Team announced the moves a few hours before a game; manager John Schneider provided details on the players' conditions and the decisions.