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Erik Swanson: Announces retirement from baseball
Erik Swanson announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Instagram account Thursday.Swanson was one of the best relievers in the American League during 2022-23 seasons, posting a 2.39 ERA and 145:31 K:BB over 120.1 regular-season innings. It was a struggle the last two seasons, however, and he dealt with intermittent arm injuries during that stretch. The 32-year-old finishes with a career 4.20 ERA over parts of seven big-league seasons.
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Erik Swanson: Issued release
Erik Swanson was released by the Blue Jays on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.Swanson was booted from the 40-man roster Tuesday and didn't receive any interest while on waivers. He'll search for an opportunity elsewhere after electing free agency.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: DFA'd by Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays designated Erik Swanson for assignment Tuesday.Swanson missed the first couple months of the season due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm, and he surrendered nine earned runs across 5.1 frames in his first six outings. The 31-year-old was a reliable high-leverage arm from 2021 to 2023 with a 2.60 ERA and 48 holds in 159 appearances, so he could receive some interest on the waiver wire.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Struggling since return
Erik Swanson coughed up three runs on three hits and a walk in the eighth inning of Friday's 8-0 loss to the Phillies.The righty reliever gave up back-to-back doubles to Max Kepler and J.T. Realmuto to lead off the frame. Swanson has been tagged for runs in three of five appearances since coming off the injured list, leading to a 9.64 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 2:3 K:BB in 4.2 innings, and he seems a long way from being ready to handle high-leverage work.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Picks up win in season debut
Erik Swanson (1-0) recorded the win Sunday over the A's, giving up one run on one hit in one inning of relief. He struck out one.Activated from the 60-day IL earlier in the day after recovering from a forearm issue, Swanson entered the game in the top of the eighth inning with the Toronto Blue Jays down 3-2 and had trouble finding the plate. In addition to allowing a leadoff single to Willie MacIver, he uncorked a wild pitch and plunked Denzel Clarke with a 91.1 mph fastball before finally escaping the frame with minimal damage. Swanson then found himself in line for the win when Addison Barger launched a go-ahead, three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. The right-hander could eventually work his way into a high-leverage role, but Sunday's performance suggests Swanson still has some rust to shake off first.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Back from injured list
The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated Erik Swanson (forearm) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.The right-hander has been sidelined for the first couple months of the season due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm, but he's ready to rejoin the Blue Jays after a six-outing rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. Swanson had a 5.03 ERA across 45 appearances last season, but he recorded four saves and 29 holds with a 2.97 ERA during the regular season in 2023 and could return to a high-leverage role if he can regain that form.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Close to activation off IL
Erik Swanson (forearm) is with the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto and could be reinstated from the 60-day injured list as soon as Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.Swanson is in the final stages of his recovery from carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm, which caused him to start the season on the IL. He's given up two hits and no walks while striking out four batters over his last five minor-league innings, and the the veteran right-hander appears to be on the cusp of rejoining the Blue Jays' bullpen. Swanson posted a 5.03 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, nine holds and a 37:14 K:BB across 39.1 innings for Toronto in 2024.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Moving rehab to Triple-A
Erik Swanson (forearm) will pitch for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.Swanson started the season on the injured list due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm. He was cleared to embark on a rehab assignment with the Toronto Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate Friday, and while he gave up four runs (two earned) on 16 pitches without recording an out in his lone outing, he's been cleared to transfer his rehab assignment to Triple-A. Swanson could be activated from the 60-day IL when first eligible in late May, barring any setbacks.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Cleared for rehab assignment
Erik Swanson (forearm) was sent to the Toronto Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate Friday to begin a rehab assignment.Swanson had been slated to start a rehab assignment in late April before encountering a setback. However, an MRI on his injured right forearm came back negative at the beginning of the month and he's ready to give it another shot. Swanson is on the 60-day injured list and won't be eligible for activation until late May, even if his rehab stint goes smoothly.
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Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Moved to 60-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays transferred Erik Swanson (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.The transaction clears a spot on Toronto's 40-man roster. Swanson suffered a setback with his right forearm last week, and while an MRI came back negative, he's without a timetable to make his 2025 debut.
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RP / Toronto Blue Jays / EXP: YRS Height: Weight: lb Age: College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 1%
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- NR