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Blue Jays recall right-hander Van Eyk from triple-A Buffalo before opener against M’s
CJ Van Eyk returns after posting a 3.79 ERA in Triple-A, while Simeon Woods Richardson is designated for assignment after a rough relief outing.
On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander CJ Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo and designated Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment ahead of their series against Seattle.
Woods Richardson's departure follows a difficult outing Thursday, when he allowed six earned runs in one inning during a 13-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals; this marks his third designation this season.
Before his recall, Van Eyk maintained a 6-3 record with a 3.79 ERA over 21 appearances in Buffalo, while the 27-year-old previously appeared in three games for Toronto earlier this season.
The Seattle Mariners face the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Friday night to begin a three-game series, with team officials announcing the lineup changes shortly before first pitch.
Toronto holds a 65-70 record, sitting 3.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card spot as the season reaches its critical stretch.