Category: toronto blue jays
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Sure looks like a committee in Toronto
August 3, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – Erik Swanson earned the first save for the Blue Jays in the Jordan Hicks era, but it comes with the caveat that Hicks faced the heart of Baltimore’s order in the eighth. No swap to this hierarchy yet, but we’ll keep an eye on it. Hierarchy remains: *Hicks…
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Hicks on his way to Toronto and some post-trade shakeups.
July 31, 2023Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays bolstered their bullpen on Sunday picking up Jordan Hicks from the St. Louis Cardinals. Hicks will take his 100+ MPH fastball north of the border and is likely to be the first choice for Toronto as long as Jordan Romano is out. We do think Romano…
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Jordan Hicks traded from Cardinals to Blue Jays
July 30, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays acquired Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals. Hicks was one of the best relief arms on the market and we will slide him to the top of this committee while Romano is out. Updated hierarchy: Hicks | Swanson | Garcia.* = closer-by-committee St. Louis Cardinals —…
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Jordan Romano hits the IL with back inflammation
July 30, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays placed All-star closer Jordan Romano on the IL with back inflammation. The Blue Jays will mix and match while Romano is out but Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia will likely be primary sources for saves while Romano is out. Updated hierarchy: *Swanson | Garcia |…
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Jordan Romano headed to the IL
July 29, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – Jordan Romano will need an IL stint after his back locked up during Friday’s game. Look for Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia to be the best options for saves in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Swanson | Garcia | Mayza.