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Guardians Acquire LHP Justin Bruihl From Blue Jays for Cash, Designate Noel for Assignment

The move gives Cleveland a controllable left-handed bullpen option for a relief corps in flux.

Aug 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Justin Bruihl (58) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
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TORONTO, ON - JUNE 18: Justin Bruihl #58 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre on June 18, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Cleveland acquired Bruihl for cash considerations after Toronto designated him for assignment to open a 40-man spot for Tyler Rogers.
  • Bruihl is the fourth reliever added in roughly the past two and a half weeks as the Guardians seek bullpen help following Emmanuel Clase’s suspension.
  • The 28-year-old posted a 5.27 ERA with 18 strikeouts and seven walks over 13.2 innings in 15 games for Toronto in 2025, and he performed better at Triple-A Buffalo with a 3.43 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 39 games.
  • He throws a sinker, sweeper and cutter, pairs them with above-average extension, and has held left-handed hitters to a .224 average and .580 OPS in his career.
  • To clear a roster spot, Cleveland designated Jhonkensy Noel for assignment after a .162/.183/.297 line in 69 games in 2025, with a crowded mix of outfield options pushing the decision.