Blue Jays Recall Starter; Activate Outfielder

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled pitcher Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Buffalo.

The team has also activated outfielder Bradley Zimmer.

ROSTER MOVES:

🔹 OF Bradley Zimmer has reported to the team

🔹 RHP Casey Lawrence recalled from Triple-A pic.twitter.com/OSoLPXyc5J
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 1, 2022

Lawrence has not been good at all in his time with the Jays this season, posting a 8.04 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and nine strikeouts over 15 innings. However, in the minors this season, the thirty-four-year-old has been great. In 20 games, all starts, Lawrence has posted a 2.76 ERA, a stellar 0.91 WHIP and 92 strikeouts over 111 innings. He holds a 9-4 record.

He'll likely be used as a low-leverage arm out of the bullpen for the Blue Jays down the stretch, but the team would be thrilled if he can replicate the success he's had in the minors this season in the majors.

The Blue Jays have also activated Bradley Zimmer.