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Blue Jays Shuffle Pitching Roster for Doubleheader Opener

The Blue Jays are recalling Easton Lucas for Tuesday’s opener, optioning Justin Bruihl to Triple-A, appointing Lazaro Estrada to use MLB’s 27th roster spot.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Easton Lucas (62) throws to a Seattle Mariners batter in first-inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, April 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Overview

  • Easton Lucas was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to start the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.
  • Justin Bruihl was optioned to Buffalo after posting a 6.48 ERA in 11 appearances and allowing five runs over 1.1 innings in his last two outings.
  • Lazaro Estrada was added as the extra, 27th man under MLB’s doubleheader rule after tossing four innings in his July 5 major-league debut.
  • Lucas owns a 5.82 ERA in five games and four starts for Toronto this season with a 3–2 record in the majors.
  • The moves aim to manage rotation workload and bolster bullpen depth across two games in one day.