ANTHONY KAY NEWS

Sent to Triple-A Kay was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact The 26-year-old gave up two runs on four hits and four walks over four innings Friday and has a 6.62 ERA through five outings, and he'll now continue his season in the minors. It's unclear how long Kay is expected to spend at Triple-A, and it's also not known who will take his spot in the starting rotation.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' Biggio on IL with cervical spine ligament sprain

The Toronto Blue Jays put third baseman Cavan Biggio on the 10-day injured list with a cervical spine ligament sprain

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes away with no-decision Friday Kay didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-7 extra-innings loss to the Rays, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks over four innings while striking out four.

Impact The southpaw got staked to an early lead but wasn't efficient enough to last the requisite five innings for a win even if the Jays had held onto it. Kay tossed 54 of 91 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and his 6.62 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 17.2 innings mark him as one of the likeliest candidates to lose their rotation spot once Toronto begins promoting pitchers like Alek Manoah.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mejía hits grand slam in 12th, Rays beat Blue Jays 9-7

Francisco Mejía hit a grand slam in the 12th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Kay strikes out six | 05/15/2021 Anthony Kay strikes out six over four innings, allowing one hit and no runs in his start against the Phillies

MAY 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Montoyo on Vlad Jr.'s hitting | 05/15/2021 Charlie Montoyo discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big day at the plate and Anthony Kay's start in the Blue Jays' 4-0 win over the Phillies

MAY 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Fires four scoreless innings Kay pitched four scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out six in the win over the Phillies on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Kay allowed just three base runners in his four innings pitched. This was his first start in which he didn't allow any runs. The 26-year-old is more acclimated with being bulk reliever than a starter, with his four innings today tying his longest outing of the season. He has struggled this season, carrying a 7.24 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 13.2 innings. His next start is Friday against Tampa Bay.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies star Harper exits with sore shoulder, Jays win 4-0

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and five Toronto pitchers combined on a six-hitter in a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Tuesday Kay (0-2) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four to take the loss against Oakland on Tuesday.

Impact The left-hander's second appearance of the season went much like his first, as Kay was unable to pitch beyond the fourth inning and allowed four earned runs. All of the damage against him came in the second frame, when Oakland struck for a two-run double and a two-run home run. Kay has now allowed eight earned runs over 7.1 innings this season while compiling a 7:2 K:BB. He could get another start this weekend at Houston, but Kay will likely eventually cede his rotation spot to Nate Pearson (groin).

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics play Blue Jays, look to build on Irvin's solid showing

Oakland looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Cole Irvin

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Kay fans 4 vs. A's | 05/04/2021 Anthony Kay allows four runs on four hits and strikes out four over four innings in his start against the A's

MAY 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Moreland's 2-run HR backs Irvin gem as A's top Blue Jays 4-1

Mitch Moreland hit a two-run homer on the heels of Jed Lowrie’s two-run double in the second inning to back Cole Irvin’s pitching gem, and the Oakland Athletics made the early lead...

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laureano stays hot, homers again as A's top Blue Jays 5-4

Ramon Laureano homered for the third consecutive day and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4, spoiling Marcus Semien’s return to the Coliseum

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spot start on tap Kay is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics in Oakland, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact After being called up from the alternate site Sunday, Kay was available out of the bullpen for Toronto's series finale versus Atlanta, but he wasn't needed in the 7-2 victory. He'll now step into the rotation to eat innings as the Blue Jays' No. 5 starter, but Kay may just be keeping a seat warm for Nate Pearson (groin), who is in the process of ramping up for starting duties in the minor leagues after spending the first month of the season on the injured list.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to big club Toronto recalled Kay from its alternate training site Sunday.

Impact Kay was added to the 26-man active roster as a replacement for long reliever Tommy Milone (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Like Milone, Kay is a left-handed option capable of offering some length out of the bullpen. Toronto has an opening in the rotation that will need to be filled Tuesday in Oakland, and Kay could be a candidate to make a spot start if he isn't needed in relief Sunday against Atlanta or in Monday's series opener versus the Athletics.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate site Kay was optioned to Toronto's alternate training site Friday.

Impact Kay made a single start during his time with the team, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits in 3.1 innings of work. He hasn't pitched in over a week. Tyler Chatwood (triceps) was activated in a corresponding move.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Kay won't start Wednesday against the Red Sox but could still work as a bulk reliever, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 26-year-old lined up to start Wednesday's contest, but Trent Thornton will instead work as an opener. Kay and Tommy Milone are the primary candidates to follow as the primary pitcher, but manager Charlie Montoyo neglected to specify which pitcher is likely to work behind Thornton.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts' 3-run HR, Rodriguez lift BoSox over Blue Jays 4-2

Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run home run to back Eduardo Rodriguez in his first start at Fenway Park since 2019, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shelled in loss Kay (0-1) allowed four earned runs on six hits while striking out three over 3.1 innings of work in a loss to the Royals on Thursday.

Impact The lefty was scheduled to start on short notice as the Blue Jays are dealing with a multitude of injuries within their rotation. The 26-year-old threw only 36 of his 56 pitches for strikes and made it tough to justify keeping him in the starting rotation. If the Blue Jays opt to give Kay another chance at starting, his next chance to take the rubber will be on Wednesday against the Red Sox.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings and the Kansas City Royals staked him to a seven-run lead before their bullpen gave most of it back in a 7-5 win over the Toronto...

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Thursday's game Kay has been recalled by the Blue Jays to start Thursday's game against the Royals, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Kay was sent to the Blue Jays' alternate training site to begin the regular season, but he'll make his season debut Thursday after Ross Stripling (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The southpaw made 13 relief appearances for Toronto last year and posted a 5.14 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 21 innings. Since the Blue Jays have two scheduled off days next week, it's not yet clear whether Kay will remain in the rotation after starting Thursday's game.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Anthony Kay should get today’s start against the Royals With T.J. Zeuch having to take Ross Stripling's start against the New York Yankees yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays currently have no pitche...

APRIL 15, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Sent to alternate site The Blue Jays optioned Kay (lower leg) to their alternate training site Thursday.

Impact Kay exited his final Grapefruit League appearance Saturday with a lower right leg contusion, but he said he was fine after the appearance. Rather than any concern about Kay's health, Toronto excluded the southpaw from its Opening Day roster because he was on the losing end of a job battle with T.J. Zeuch, who is expected to temporarily fill in as the team's No. 5 starter while Robbie Ray (elbow) is on the mend.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panik added to Blue Jays' roster as Springer goes on IL

Infielder Joe Panik was put on the Toronto Blue Jays’ major league roster and George Springer went on  the 10-day injured list, among a dozen roster moves ahead of the season opene...

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Kay on his performance | 03/27/2021 Anthony Kay on his fastball being key to his success, the preparation going forward and acceptance of his role on the pitching staff

MARCH 27, 2021 • MLB.COM