US EditionBlue Jays Recall Left-Hander Lucas From Triple-A Buffalo, Option Lefty Bruihl
Easton Lucas, with a 6.66 ERA this season, returns to the bullpen as Toronto adjusts relievers amid recent command challenges, aiming for improved pitching performance.
- On August 30, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays activated left-hander Easton Lucas from their Triple-A Buffalo roster and sent left-handed bullpen arm Justin Bruihl down to the minors.
- The moves responded to bullpen struggles worsened by veteran reliever Yimi Garcia's season-ending elbow surgery, creating a need for fresh arms.
- Lucas, 28, has appeared six times this season with a 3-3 record and 6.66 ERA, while Bruihl, also 28, posted a 5.68 ERA over 14 relief appearances in 2025.
- The Blue Jays lead the AL East by two games over the New York Yankees but have recently dealt with inconsistent performances from relievers Jeff Hoffman and Brendon Little.
- The roster moves are designed to strengthen the bullpen as the Blue Jays prepare to face the top-ranked Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, aiming to preserve their lead in the division.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-hander Easton Lucas from triple-A Buffalo.
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Blue Jays recall left-hander Lucas from triple-A Buffalo, option lefty Bruihl
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-hander Easton Lucas from triple-A Buffalo. Lucas is also active for Saturday afternoon's game against the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers.
Blue Jays Recall Hybrid Lefty Amid Bullpen Struggles
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled Easton Lucas and have optioned Justin Bruihl to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons amid bullpen struggles. Between the Bisons and Rookie ball this season, Lucas has sported a 2-3 record with a 4.05 ERA, along with 61 punch outs and a 1.244 WHIP across 58 2/3 innings pitched. At the major league level, he has a 3-3 record this season with a 6.66 ERA in six games (five starts). Apr 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toro…
Blue Jays recall pitcher Easton Lucas, option Justin Bruihl to Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a minor bullpen move. Lefty Easton Lucas was called up from triple-A on Saturday while fellow reliever was optioned back to Buffalo. Lucas, 28, appeared in six games for the Blue Jays earlier this season, making five starts with a 6.66 ERA while coughing up 25 hits over 24.1 innings. Bruihl, 28, owns a 5.68 ERA in 14 relief appearances on the year with 16 strikeouts in 12.2 innings. The shuffle marks the latest in…
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