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Erik Swanson could wind up being optioned when the Blue Jays bring back bullpen reinforcements

The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen has been one of the season’s lowest-ranked relief groups in the big leagues. What was a solid core group of arms last season has spiralled into a 28th-ranked 4.95 ERA and a squad that has allowed opponents to hit a .254 average, tied for second last with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals.

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Yimi García has been the Blue Jays’ bullpen saviour

Where would the Blue Jays be without Yimi? The Jays currently sit with the third-worst bullpen ERA in baseball (5.03) and have four blown saves. Tim Mayza, Génesis Cabrera, Erik Swanson, and Nate Pearson all have ERAs over five.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 16

Mitch White designated for assignment, Nate Pearson optioned to Triple-A as Blue Jays activate Jordan Romano, Erik Swanson from Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen is starting to look like the Blue Jays’ pen of old. On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson were activated from the 15-day Injured List and were added to the 26-man roster.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 12

Following first series win of the season, Blue Jays continue homestand against Rockies and Yankees

The curse seemed to have lifted after the Toronto Blue Jays suffered multiple embarrassing road losses. It also didn’t help that the six losses included scoring fests from the opponents and a historic no-hitter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 12

Three Key Things: Blue Jays take two of three from Seattle behind strong starting pitching

In front of the once again newly-renovated Rogers Centre for the first time this season, the Blue Jays won their first series of the 2024 season during a three-game tilt against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 11

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays squandered chances, fell 6-1 in extra innings to Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners

Well, you can’t say that the Blue Jays didn’t have chances to win that game. On Wednesday afternoon, Toronto hosted the Seattle Mariners for the final game of the series, falling 6-1 and bringing their season record to 6-7.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 9

Blue Jays Injury Notes: Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson to pitch for Triple-A Buffalo Thursday, Danny Jansen likely to return in April

It looks like the Toronto Blue Jays will soon be getting some reinforcements to their active roster. According to TSN’s Scott Mitchell, relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson are expected to pitch for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Thursday.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 6

Blue Jays – Yimi García has stepped up in a big way with Swanson and Romano sidelined

After boasting a relatively healthy pitching staff last year, the Toronto Blue Jays were dealt some tough blows when it was announced that Alek Manoah, Erik Swanson, and Jordan Romano would all begin the season on the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 29

Blue Jays – Three takeaways from a strong Opening Day performance against the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays took a road trip down the coast to bring in the new year, taking on the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-game set at Tropicana Field.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Blue Jays working through series of pitching injuries

The Toronto Blue Jays might have to piece it together with chewing gum and gumption to start the season as they wait for a few injury returns.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 26

Blue Jays’ bullpen prepared to navigate late-game situations without Romano, Swanson

There is never a good time for any team to lose their closer and No. 1 setup man to injury. Even so, the Toronto Blue Jays appear well-positioned to manage the absences of two key members from their bullpen with Opening Day just two sleeps away.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 25

Blue Jays relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson likely to start season on the Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have set the position player side of their 26-man roster ahead of Opening Day but there are still decisions to make when it comes to the pitching staff.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 22

Top prospect Ricky Tiedemann 'in the mix' to make Blue Jays’ Opening Day roster

It might not be long before the Ricky Tiedemann era begins in Toronto. Blue Jays manager John Schneider told Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun that the team’s top prospect is “in the mix” to be on the 26-man roster when the 2024 season begins next week.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 19

The Alejandro Kirk and George Springer Redemption Tours continue but the Blue Jays fall 13-8 to the Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have once again picked up another win over the Toronto Blue Jays. On Tuesday afternoon, the Orioles defeated the Blue Jays 13-8, leaving the Blue Jays with an 11-12 record with two ties during Spring Training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 19

Blue Jays fans are significantly less optimistic heading into the 2024 season than they were in 2023 and 2022

After a long, dreary and languid baseball offseason, The Athletic released its MLB Hope-O-Meter results, which are based on the opinions of 22,000 readers who participated in the survey.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 19

Blue Jays walking fine line with bullpen injuries

The Toronto Blue Jays were already facing an uphill battle in the AL East, and the climb just got steeper.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 18

Blue Jays Baseball 101: What to know for the 2024 season

Baseball season is just around the corner! Some of you may already know the ins and outs of the Toronto Blue Jays and baseball but you may have friends and family who may want to know more and be a part of the conversation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 11

Alejandro Kirk, Alan Roden, and Ernie Clement hit home runs as the Blue Jays lose and draw their split-squad games

It’s a two-in-one post game article, as the Toronto Blue Jays had a split-squad game! In one game, they tied it 6-6 as there’s no extra innings in Spring Training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 8

Toby Swanson will be heading home in the upcoming days, Ricky Tiedemann set to start on Saturday, and more!

Who doesn’t love some News and Notes? There’s some good news and some really good news that doesn’t involve baseball. Let’s get started with the really good news.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 7

Son of Blue Jays P Erik Swanson close to leaving hospital

The 4-year-old son of Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson is close to being released from a Florida hospital nearly two weeks after being struck by a car.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 29

Erik Swanson’s son, Toby, out of intensive care unit after being struck by car

The son of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson, Toby, has been released from the pediatric intensive care unit, his wife shared on Instagram, days after an SUV struck the four-year-old.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / February 29

Son of Blue Jays P Erik Swanson out of ICU

The 4-year-old son of Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson is out of the pediatric intensive care unit at a Florida hospital, where he'd been since the weekend when he was struck by a car.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27