US EditionBlue Jays Cut Veteran Reliever Erik Swanson, Put Struggling Starter Bowden Francis on IL
- On June 17, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays designated right-handed reliever Erik Swanson for assignment and placed starting pitcher Bowden Francis on the injured list for 15 days.
- Swanson was sidelined for the initial portion of the season because of a nerve problem and has posted a 15.19 ERA across six games since coming back, while Francis has struggled this year with a 2-8 record and a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts.
- Swanson's effectiveness declined with his splitter velocity dropping from 84.9 mph to 83.3 mph, and Francis was placed on the injured list retroactive to June 8 for a right shoulder impingement.
- To strengthen their pitching staff, the Blue Jays added left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl, who has a 3.81 ERA over 28 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level, and brought back right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz from their Triple-A Buffalo affiliate.
- These roster moves respond to ongoing pitching challenges as the Blue Jays seek stability in their rotation and bullpen during a demanding stretch of games.
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Hastings Tribune
Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson, put struggling starter Bowden Francis on IL
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson on Tuesday and put struggling starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list because of a right shoulder impingement.
NiagaraFallsReview.ca
Jays starter Francis goes on injured list, reliever Swanson designated for assignment
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.
Blue Jays Shake Up Roster at Significant time in Season
The Toronto Blue Jays have made several roster changes ahead of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They have recalled Paxton Schultz and selected Justin Bruihl to the MLB roster; he will be active tonight. In addition, they have DFA’d right-handed pitcher Erik Swanson, and right-handed starter Bowden Francis RHP Bowden Francis has been placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder impingement. A roster shakeup has functioned well for t…
Breaking down why the Blue Jays decided to DFA Swanson
Blair and Barker discuss the Toronto Blue Jays placing Bowden Francis on the 15-day IL and designating Erik Swanson for assignment, and whether the latter move signals a potential shake-up in the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline.
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