The Blue Jays have cut ties with reliever Esmil Rogers to make room for fellow pitcher Liam Hendriks, per SB Nation. The former has been designated for assignment.
Rogers has deteriorated after a decent 2013. He owns a 6.97 ERA and has given up 28 hits, including five home runs, in 20 2/3 innings. He has walked seven and fanned 21.
The disenchantment with Rogers confirms a disaster in the trade that brought him from Cleveland for productive and versatile Mike Aviles and Yan Gomes, who has emerged as one of the better offensive catchers in the game.