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Blue Jays Place Yimi García on IL, Recall Rookie Paxton Schultz

Veteran reliever García sidelined with a right-shoulder impingement as Toronto adjusts its bullpen in a competitive AL East race.

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Overview

  • Yimi García, a key bullpen contributor with a 3.15 ERA and 24 strikeouts over 20 innings, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a right-shoulder impingement.
  • García last pitched on Thursday, delivering a scoreless inning in Toronto's 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres.
  • Rookie reliever Paxton Schultz, who tied a major-league record for strikeouts in relief during his April debut, was recalled from Triple-A to fill the roster spot.
  • Schultz has posted a 4.05 ERA over 6.2 innings in two major-league appearances this season, showcasing potential despite limited experience.
  • The Blue Jays, currently 25-25 and in third place in the AL East, face mounting pressure to maintain competitiveness as they navigate bullpen challenges.