The Toronto Blue Jays have designated left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza for assignment after a challenging first half of the season, which included a 8.03 ERA in 35 appearances and a significant drop in strikeouts and ground balls. Mayza, who debuted with the Blue Jays in 2013 and has been a respected and accountable member of the team, will be replaced by right-handed pitcher Jose Cuas, who has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. Mayza's struggles included allowing five straight Yankees to reach base in a recent game. The Blue Jays have other lefty options such as Brendon Little and Genesis Cabrera. In addition, Blue Jays' closer Jordan Romano has been shut down due to elbow discomfort and will undergo further evaluation by Dr. Keith Meister on July 2. Imaging has not shown structural damage, but the team is awaiting in-person assessment to determine the next steps.
Blue Jays' Jordan Romano will visit elbow specialist, while Tim Mayza gets DFAed https://t.co/IuFxPpReOv https://t.co/aXITiKRYQk
Blue Jays designate reliever Tim Mayza for assignment, Romano out indefinitely https://t.co/SodgBOkPAY https://t.co/pXjcgTxiD2
Blue Jays designate Tim Mayza for assignment, recall Jose Cuas https://t.co/lVNitIOdG6 https://t.co/NS7igxDeJX
Blue Jays' Jordan Romano shut down after more elbow discomfort. 🤕 https://t.co/wNCLay9onf https://t.co/DHSWW1gjJL
Blue Jays' Romano shut down after more elbow discomfort https://t.co/pqZCtwgKFk
Blue Jays designate reliever Tim Mayza for assignment, recall Cuas https://t.co/fORXf8cYGG
Very sad to see Tim Mayza go. #Bluejays DFA’d their longest-tenured player this morning and called up Jose Cuas (KWAS). Mayza had a terrible 2024, to be sure, and #Jays needed to do something, but doesn’t make it easier. He’s a terrific guy and gave them some fantastic years.
Jordan Romano To Receive Evaluation After Continued Elbow Discomfort https://t.co/hmhqeFD956 https://t.co/3g4bsYlGsV
Jordan Romano shut down again with elbow discomfort https://t.co/wsCpb5Neca
Blue Jays are shutting down Jordan Romano after he experienced elbow discomfort while throwing yesterday, said John Schneider. He’s scheduled to see Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday. Imaging so far hasn’t shown structural damage, said Schneider, so next is in person evaluation.
John Schneider told us that Jordan Romano felt discomfort in his right elbow after throwing yesterday, so he’s going to see Dr. Keith Meister on July 2. Imaging on Romano’s elbow is good, so #Bluejays will see what an in-person evaluation shows. Yimi Garcia seems fine.
Jordan Romano felt discomfort in his elbow after throwing yesterday. He’s been shutdown from throwing and will now see Dr Meister July 2. #BlueJays
Jordan Romano has been shut down after experiencing elbow discomfort while throwing yesterday per manager John Schneider. Romano will visit Dr. Meister with next steps determined from there.
Blue Jays designate struggling lefty Tim Mayza for assignment. He’s been part of the organization since 2013, a clubhouse staple and provided 2.1 bWAR last season when he was an integral part of the bullpen. Righty Jose Cuas recalled from Buffalo to take his spot.
#BlueJays cut ties with reliever Tim Mayza https://t.co/keBZx3hrqa
The Toronto Blue Jays designate LHP Tim Mayza for assignment, recall RHP Jose Cuas from Triple-A. https://t.co/QPfCRTvICR
Back in Spring Training, I joked with a few of the relievers that I might write a story where I ask everyone on the 40-man roster: “Why do you like Tim Mayza so much?” — Almost did! An obvious baseball move, but a tough reality to move on after his 12 years in the #BlueJays org.
#BlueJays have made the following roster moves: • LHP Tim Mayza has been designated for assignment RHP Jose Cuas has been recalled from Buffalo and will be active for today’s game
Jays fans are about to find out about Jose Cuas 😬😬😬 https://t.co/LV5u6wO3NJ
Tim Mayza had been the longest tenured Jay. José Bautista was still there playing RF when Mayza made his debut. Pretty effective reliever for a while, but had a huge drop in both K and GB this year, this is a hard trend to overcome. https://t.co/u5rgwf59QS
Blue Jays Designate Tim Mayza For Assignment https://t.co/tTJ18ex7iv https://t.co/zJJuDYfCTb
Mayza, a 12th round pick in 2013, has been a big part of the Jays’ organization for a long time. Accountable and respected behind the scenes, but had an 8.03 ERA in 35 appearances so Jays call up Jose Cuas. https://t.co/ukhTfwiAd3
The #BlueJays have DFA’d LH Tim Mayza for after a dismal 1st 1/2 including 5 straight #Yankees reaching base Friday. Something had to be done and Brendon Little and Genesis Cabrera are Lefty options. Likely clears waivers and hopefully they assign him to AAA to work his way back.
News: The #BlueJays have DFA’d Tim Mayza. Jose Cuas has been added.
Blue Jays DFA Tim Mayza
Jordan Romano and Yimi Garcia playing catch - and throwing hard. Good news for a #Bluejays bullpen that badly needs them back, though they’re still likely a couple of weeks away. https://t.co/6ib2TQimXN
Yariel Rodríguez is still up and throwing in the #BlueJays bullpen. Looks like he’s trying to simulate a slow version of a still-ongoing game… hoping that by the time the real game resumes, he’s still hot and can give them another inning or two.
Blue Jays pitching updates: Jordan Romano (elbow) has resumed playing catch in Toronto after experiencing some elbow soreness over the weekend; he got out to 75-ft today Yimi Garcia (elbow) continues to progress through his throwing progression; he’s up to 120-ft