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Blue Jays Place Santander on 60-Day IL, Call Up Estrada

Toronto added right-hander Lazardo Estrada by optioning Justin Bruihl to Triple-A to shore up pitching depth during Anthony Santander’s extended shoulder absence.

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Overview

  • Anthony Santander was transferred to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation after an initial 10-day IL stint on May 30.
  • The outfielder signed a five-year, US$92.5 million deal this offseason and is batting .179 with six homers and 18 RBIs in 50 games.
  • The club selected the contract of 26-year-old righty Lazardo Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo, where he made 15 starts.
  • Estrada has posted a 4.75 ERA and 1.368 WHIP over 60.2 innings for the Bisons, striking out 66 and issuing 21 walks.
  • Left-hander Justin Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A after allowing no earned runs over 3.1 innings with a 2.70 ERA and 1.200 WHIP.