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  • Easton Lucas RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Easton Lucas: Beginning season in minors

    The Blue Jays optioned Lucas to Triple-A Buffalo on March 15.

    Lucas made eight appearances at the big-league level in 2024 between stops with the Athletics, Tigers and Blue Jays, logging a 10.80 ERA and 2.23 WHIP across 11.2 innings. He retained a spot on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster heading into spring training, but Lucas didn't distinguish himself enough in camp to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.

  • Ryan Burr RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Heads to IL

    The Blue Jays placed Burr on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder inflammation, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Burr was unable to make any appearances in the Grapefruit League on account of the shoulder issue, so his move to the IL was fully expected. The right-hander will be eligible to come off the IL on April 8, but he'll likely need more time beyond that before the Blue Jays deem him ready to join the big-league bullpen.

  • Erik Swanson RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Lands on IL

    The Blue Jays placed Swanson (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Swanson is working his way back from a median nerve entrapment in his right forearm. He was cleared to resume his throwing program last week, but he'll likely need at least a couple of weeks to fully ramp up and complete a rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list. Once healthy, Swanson projects to serve as a setup arm or middle-innings option in the Toronto bullpen.

  • Jacob Barnes RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Jacob Barnes: Added to roster

    The Blue Jays selected Barnes' contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Despite attending camp as a non-roster invitee and posting a 6.75 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB over 5.1 innings in the Grapefruit League, Barnes was able to win a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen. He'll likely be ticketed for lower-leverage work.

  • Twins' Anthony Misiewicz: Fails to make roster

    The Twins don't include Misiewicz on their 26-man active roster ahead of Thursday's season opener versus the Cardinals.

    The 30-year-old southpaw is expected to report to Triple-A St. Paul after falling short in his bid for a spot on the Twins' Opening Day roster. Misiewicz has previously made 131 appearances in the big leagues over the past five seasons across stints with the Mariners, Royals, Diamondbacks, Tigers and Yankees, logging a 4.67 ERA in 115.2 innings.

  • Brock Stewart RP | LAD

    Twins' Brock Stewart: Opening season on IL

    The Twins placed Stewart (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Stewart departed his final Grapefruit League appearance March 15 with a left hamstring strain, he's since returned to action, most recently throwing 20 pitches in a minor-league game Saturday. He could return from the injured list in the first half of April.

  • Sam Bachman RP | LAA

    Angels' Sam Bachman: Opening season on IL

    The Angels placed Bachman on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to thoracic outlet syndrome, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Bachman previously had shoulder surgery in the fall of 2023, and he's now tending to a new health concern that prevented him from making any appearances during the Cactus League. According to Bollinger, Bachman isn't expected to require surgery to address the condition, leaving the Angels optimistic that he might be able to avoid a stint on the 60-day IL and return within the next two months.

  • Michael Tonkin RP | MIN

    Twins' Michael Tonkin: Placed on injured list

    The Twins placed Tonkin on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain.

    Tonkin hasn't pitched in a game since Feb. 28 due to his strained shoulder. It's unclear how far along he is in his rehab, but his extended hiatus from game action likely means he'll require a rehab assignment in the minors before making his season debut with the big club.

  • Randy Dobnak RP | DET

    Twins' Randy Dobnak: Selected to active roster

    The Twins selected Dobnak's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

    Dobnak pitched six shutout innings while striking out seven batters this spring before being moved to minor-league camp March 9, but injuries to Brock Stewart (hamstring) and Michael Tonkin (shoulder) will lead to Dobnak opening the season with Minnesota. The 30-year-old righty owns a 4.99 ERA in his big-league career and has made just five appearances since 2021, so he'll almost certainly be limited to low-leverage situations.

  • Rob Zastryzny RP | MIL

    Yankees' Rob Zastryzny: Sent to minor-league camp

    The Yankees reassigned Zastryzny to minor-league camp Saturday.

    Zastryzny found success in a small sample of big-league action with the Brewers in 2024 (1.17 ERA, 0.65 WHIP in 7.2 innings), but he'll open the 2025 season in the minors with a new organization after struggling during spring training. Over his seven innings in the Grapefruit League, the veteran lefty surrendered four earned runs on seven hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks.

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