TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays recalled pitcher Yerry Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo and activated him ahead of Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers.
In a corresponding move, Toronto optioned pitcher Ryan Burr to Buffalo.
Rodriguez, a 26-year-old righthanded pitcher from the Dominican Republic, was traded to the Blue Jays from the Rangers in June in exchange for minor-league pitcher Josh Mollerus.
Rodriguez has appeared in 12 MLB games this season, all with Texas, recording one win and an ERA of 6.88.
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Burr has made 10 appearances with the Blue Jays this year with an ERA of 5.40.
The Jays started a three-game series against Texas on Friday after falling to 2-4 on the current homestand with a 13-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2024.
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