Overview
- Swanson announced his decision in an Instagram post, thanking family, teammates and staff.
- He opened 2025 on the 60-day injured list with right median nerve entrapment, saw diminished velocity, and posted a 15.19 ERA in six outings after returning.
- Toronto designated him for assignment on June 17 and released him six days later after brief, ineffective appearances.
- He finished with 246 MLB appearances over seven seasons, going 11–16 with a 4.20 ERA.
- The Blue Jays reached the World Series as he remained unsigned for the rest of the season.