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Blue Jays Place García on 15-Day IL, Activate Robinson Pina

Veteran arms are sidelined by injury as Toronto turns to rookie Pina alongside other bullpen options

Aug 24, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Toronto Blue Jays  pitcher Yimi Garcia (93) delivers in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Rio Giancarlo)

Overview

  • Yimi García was placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle after Wednesday’s appearance.
  • The Blue Jays recalled 26-year-old right-hander Robinson Pina from Triple-A Buffalo for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  • Pina was acquired from the Miami Marlins in late June and has one inning of MLB experience that included yielding a home run to Austin Riley.
  • García had compiled a 3.86 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 21 innings in 22 outings before the injury.
  • The team continues to rely on minor-league call-ups and veteran arms like Chad Green while awaiting Erik Swanson’s return.