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Guardians Acquire LHP Justin Bruihl from Blue Jays for Cash, DFA Jhonkensy Noel

The low-cost move fits Cleveland’s push to stack left-handed relief options with upside.

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 obtained Bruihl from Toronto for cash considerations after the Blue Jays designated the left-hander for assignment.
  • To clear a 40-man roster spot, the Guardians designated Jhonkensy Noel for assignment following a .162/.183/.297 line in 153 plate appearances in 2025.
  • Bruihl appeared in 15 MLB games for Toronto last season with a 5.27 ERA over 13 2/3 innings and 18 strikeouts, and he posted stronger results at Triple-A Buffalo.
  • The 28-year-old works with a sinker, sweeper and cutter, ranked in the 81st percentile for arm extension at 6.8 feet, and remains under team control for five seasons.
  • With Bruihl joining Erik Sabrowski and Tim Herrin, Cleveland now has three recent left-handed bullpen options as it reshapes its relief mix.