Scott Mitchell
@ScottyMitchTSN
Hearing Julian Merryweather is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment tonight with an inning for Low-A Dunedin.
#BlueJays
Toronto Blue Jays
@BlueJays
ROSTER MOVES:
INF Kevin Smith selected to the Major League roster; he will wear number 66 and be active today
LHP Tim Mayza reinstated from 10-day IL and will be active today
RHP Alek Manoah placed on bereavement list
RHP Rafael Dolis designated for assignment
Scott Mitchell
@ScottyMitchTSN
#BlueJays are DFAing Rafael Dolis to make room for infielder Kevin Smith.
Rob Longley
@longleysunsport
#Bluejays manager Charlie Montoyo on Rafael Dolis being DFAd: “He just never had good command this year. His stuff is still there but he pitched from behind a lot. He could never get it going this year.”
Kaitlyn McGrath
@kaitlyncmcgrath
#BlueJays injury updates per Montoyo:
- Stripling has been shut down from throwing for 10-14 days after the oblique injury.
- Hatch will stay stretched out for now as depth
- Jansen (hamstring) should be in rehab games by next week
Kaitlyn McGrath
@kaitlyncmcgrath
- Still no timetable on Springer but obviously team is relieved some it’s mild sprain
- It sounds like Biggio won’t return to the club until he gets going offensively in Triple A. Position players can be on rehab assignments for 20 days but he can stay down longer if optioned
Shi Davidi
@ShiDavidi
It’s a Grade 1 knee sprain for George Springer, with no timeline yet, Blue Jays say. Typically that degree of sprain involves stretching of/mild damage to a ligament but it’s still holding the joint relatively stable.
Rob Longley
@longleysunsport
#Bluejays staff in D.C. feel the injury to Springer is "week to week." Considered less severe than the one which sidelined Bichette four weeks last year. Team will monitor healing process and proceed accordingly.
Arden Zwelling
@ArdenZwelling
George Springer has a mild left ankle sprain, per Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo. X-rays returned negative. Springer’s considered day-to-day.
"That was a scary moment for the whole team," Montoyo said. "But the good news is that he's going to be all right."
Arden Zwelling
@ArdenZwelling
Nate Pearson is scheduled to start for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons today — his first appearance in an affiliated game since June 16.
Will be a brief outing as Pearson works toward joining Blue Jays bullpen for stretch run. He's been sitting high-90's in sim games.
Arden Zwelling
@ArdenZwelling
Cavan Biggio (back/neck) is also in Bisons lineup today, batting third as a DH.
Biggio's gone 0-for-4 with three walks and a HBP through the first two games of his rehab assignment. He played 9 innings at third base Friday night.
Ben Wagner
@benwag247
Nate Pearson will throw just 20-25 pitches in his Triple-A outing today. Commanding pitches and the zone is equally as important as the pitch count.
ALSO: Anthony Castro and CJ Edwards will pitch on rehab assignments today. #BlueJays
Toronto Blue Jays
@BlueJays
ROSTER MOVES:
Small blue diamond RHP Joakim Soria (right middle finger inflammation) placed on 10-day IL
Small blue diamond LHP Tayler Saucedo recalled from Triple-A and will be active tonight
Jeff Passan
@JeffPassan
Freddy Galvis is returning to the Phillies in a deal with the Orioles, source tells ESPN.
Jeff Passan
@JeffPassan
Jake Marisnick is headed to San Diego, source tells ESPN.
Toronto Blue Jays
@BlueJays
ROSTER MOVE: To make room on our 40-man roster for RHP José Berríos, RHP Tyler Chatwood has been designated for assignment.