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Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson, put struggling starter Bowden Francis on IL
The Toronto Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson on Tuesday and put struggling starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list because of a right shoulder impingement. The Blue Jays recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo and selected left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Bisons. Swanson was designated for assignment after allowing seven earned runs in 1 2/3 innings over two weekend appearances against Philadelphia. Swanson was 1–0 with a 15.19 ERA in six appearances since coming off the 60-day injured list on June 1. The right-hander missed the start of the season because of a nerve issue in his arm. Francis has lost his past six decisions and is winless since April 18 against Seattle. He's 2–8 with a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts. His IL stint is retroactive to June 15. Francis twice took no-hitters into the ninth inning in 2024, losing both bids on leadoff home runs in the final frame. Swanson went 2–2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 games with Toronto in 2024, a challenging season that began with a young son being struck by a car during spring training. Swanson started the season on the injured list because of a sore forearm and was later demoted to Triple-A, rejoining the Blue Jays in July. Swanson went 4–2 with four saves and a 2.97 ERA in 2023, his first with Toronto after being acquired from Seattle in a trade that sent popular slugger Teoscar Hernández to the Mariners. Swanson will be eligible for free agency following the 2025 World Series.
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Globe and Mail
Jays starter Francis goes to injured list, reliever Swanson designated for assignment
The Toronto Blue Jays made several changes to their pitching staff Tuesday, 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 selected left-hander Justin Bruihl to the major-league roster and recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo. After a stellar second half of the 2024 season, Francis earned a rotation spot but has struggled this year. He posted a 2-8 record and 6.05 earned-run average over 14 starts. The move to the IL was retroactive to last Sunday, the team said. 'He's been dealing with it for probably the last two or three starts but not enough to hold him out,' said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. 'I think just after (his last start) Sunday, we wanted to get some imaging done. 'There's nothing structurally wrong, just some inflammation in his shoulder. So hopefully we'll get that calmed down and get him back on track.' The team announced the moves a few hours before the start of a three-game series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Swanson, meanwhile, was 1-0 with a 15.19 ERA over six appearances this season. He was a reliable high-leverage option for the Blue Jays in 2023 but his ERA rose to 5.03 last season from 2.97 a year earlier. Swanson dealt with a median nerve entrapment in training camp and experienced right forearm soreness in late April. Schneider said it was a 'tough conversation' when he gave him the news. 'It kind of happens in the game when things aren't going your way,' he said. 'And he understands that part of it. It's still hard to move on from a guy like that that's meant a lot for you the last couple years.' There could be some relief on the way for the Toronto pitching staff. Starter Max Scherzer (thumb), who has made just one appearance for the Blue Jays, was slated to throw 70-75 pitches on Wednesday for Triple-A Buffalo, Schneider said. Nick Sandlin (lat strain) was slated to throw for the Bisons on Tuesday night and fellow reliever Yimi Garcia (shoulder) planned to throw a live bullpen session Thursday at the team's development complex in Florida.
National Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Beleaguered RHP Bowden Francis placed on IL, while Erik Swanson DFAed by Blue Jays
The state of the Blue Jays' pitching, already beset with issues, was thrown into upheaval well before Tuesday night's series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Article content To begin with, embattled starter Bowden Francis, who has looked more minor league than major league, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with what the team described as right shoulder impingement. Article content Article content Per manager John Schneider, there's no structural damage to the shoulder. Article content No word on what kind of structural damage exists between the ears. Article content Francis has come unhinged for most of his starts this season, culminating with an outing in Philadelphia on the weekend when Francis walked three batters and hit two others in one inning. Article content Equally embattled Erik Swanson was dealt a more severe fate when the right-handed reliever was designated for assignment. Article content Swanson was the key piece the Blue Jays acquired three years ago when Teoscar Hernandez was dealt to Seattle. Article content As part of the deal, the Jays also acquired pitching prospect Adam Macko. Swanson has had his moments in Toronto, but his 2025 season has been an unmitigated disaster. Article content The veteran began the season on the injured because of an arm injury. Since his return on June 1, Swanson wasn't able to rediscover his form and became prone to serving up home runs. Article content In six games, Swanson recorded an ERA of 15.19. Article content Swanson has dealt with some personal issues off the field, but he persevered, an attitude that endeared him to his teammates and coaching staff. In the bottom line world of pro sports, results are all that matter and Swanson did not deliver. Article content The Jays, meanwhile, recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo, while left-hander Justin Bruihl was selected to the major-league roster. Article content One of the team's most effective relievers in high leverage is Yimi Garcia, but he remains on the injured. Article content The team's presumptive fourth starter in Max Scherzer is scheduled to start Wednesday for the Buffalo Bisons with the goal to reach 70 pitches. Article content If all goes well, the veteran's next start will be back in the big leagues. Article content Scherzer's thumb injury, which was sustained in his Blue Jays debut, and Francis' on-going struggles put too much burden on the team's incumbent starters in Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt. Article content
Reuters
4 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Blue Jays place Bowden Francis (shoulder) on 15-day IL
June 17 - The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement. The 29-year-old Francis has fashioned a 2-8 record with a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts. He failed to get through four innings in any of his three starts in June, when he surrendered 12 earned runs, 13 hits and 10 walks in just 8 2/3 innings. In addition to placing Francis on the IL (retroactive to Sunday), the Blue Jays designated veteran reliever Erik Swanson for assignment. The 31-year-old appeared in only six games this season, but gave up nine runs in 5 1/3 innings for a 15.19 ERA. The one-time strikeout artist managed just three punchouts versus five walks. To fill their spots on the active roster, Toronto promoted versatile right-hander Paxton Schultz and lefty reliever Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Buffalo. Schultz, 27, authored a remarkable major league debut on April 20 when he threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and no walks against Seattle. He compiled a 3.06 ERA in eight appearances with 24 strikeouts and four walks across 17 2/3 innings before returning to Buffalo. He could serve as the Blue Jays' opener in Wednesday's game against 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 record 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 relief appearances and compiled a 3-3 record with a 3.81 ERA and two saves. He has fanned 36 and issued 10 unintentional walks over 28 1/3 innings. --Field Level Media
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson, put struggling starter Bowden Francis on IL
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson on Tuesday and put struggling starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list because of a right shoulder impingement. The Blue Jays recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo and selected left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Bisons. Swanson was designated for assignment after allowing seven earned runs in 1 2/3 innings over two weekend appearances against Philadelphia. Swanson was 1-0 with a 15.19 ERA in six appearances since coming off the 60-day injured list on June 1. The right-hander missed the start of the season because of a nerve issue in his arm. Francis has lost his past six decisions and is winless since April 18 against Seattle. He's 2-8 with a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts. His IL stint is retroactive to June 15. Francis twice took no-hitters into the ninth inning in 2024, losing both bids on leadoff home runs in the final frame. Swanson went 2-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 games with Toronto in 2024, a challenging season that began with a young son being struck by a car during spring training. Swanson started the season on the injured list because of a sore forearm and was later demoted to Triple-A, rejoining the Blue Jays in July. Swanson went 4-2 with four saves and a 2.97 ERA in 2023, his first with Toronto after being acquired from Seattle in a trade that sent popular slugger Teoscar Hernández to the Mariners. Swanson will be eligible for free agency following the 2025 World Series. ___ AP MLB:
