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Blue Jays Place Paxton Schultz on 15-Day IL, Recall Justin Bruihl

The Blue Jays are relying on Bruihl’s scoreless early-season outings to plug the gap created by Schultz’s finger inflammation

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Paxton Schultz throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
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Overview

  • Paxton Schultz was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right middle finger inflammation
  • He yielded three runs on five hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings during Toronto’s 15-1 loss to Boston
  • Prior to his injury, Schultz posted a 4.56 ERA with 27 strikeouts over 23 2/3 innings this season
  • Left-hander Justin Bruihl was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and has tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts for the Blue Jays this year
  • In Triple-A, Bruihl recorded a 3.68 ERA and a 3-3 record across 29 1/3 relief innings this season