The Toronto Blue Jays positioned right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured checklist Tuesday attributable to a proper shoulder impingement.
The 29-year-old Francis has original a 2-8 report with a 6.05 ERA in 14 begins. He did not get via 4 innings in any of his three begins in June, when he surrendered 12 earned runs, 13 hits and 10 walks in simply 8 2/3 innings.
Along with inserting Francis on the IL (retroactive to Sunday), the Blue Jays designated veteran reliever Erik Swanson for project. The 31-year-old appeared in solely six video games this season, however gave up 9 runs in 5 1/3 innings for a 15.19 ERA. The one-time strikeout artist managed simply three punchouts versus 5 walks.
To fill their spots on the lively roster, Toronto promoted versatile right-hander Paxton Schultz and lefty reliever Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Buffalo.
Schultz, 27, authored a exceptional main league debut on April 20 when he threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and no walks towards Seattle. He compiled a 3.06 ERA in eight appearances with 24 strikeouts and 4 walks throughout 17 2/3 innings earlier than returning to Buffalo. He may function the Blue Jays’ opener in Wednesday’s sport towards 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 report 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 reduction appearances and compiled a 3-3 report with a 3.81 ERA and two saves. He has fanned 36 and issued 10 unintentional walks over 28 1/3 innings.
–Discipline Stage Media