JULY 14 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
BOWDEN FRANCIS #44 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
8-5 W-L •
0.93 WHIP •
3.30 ERA
8-5 W-L
0.93 WHIP
3.30 ERA
Blue Jays option Bowden Francis to Triple-A, recall Brandon Eisert Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Toronto Bl...
Sent down to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Francis to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Francis tossed two scoreless innings in relief Saturday and will move down to the minors in favor of a fresh arm. The right-hander had been struggling prior to Saturday's outing, allowing seven earned runs over his previous five frames. Lefty reliever Brandon Eisert was called up to the majors in a corresponding move.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden Francis strikes out Daniel Schneemann | 06/15/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
JUNE 16 • MLB.COM
Breaking down Bowden Francis' pitches | 06/15/2024 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Bowden Francis' pitches
JUNE 16 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis strikes out Toro | 06/09/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out Abraham Toro swinging for the first out in the bottom of the 1st inning
JUNE 10 • MLB.COM
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JUNE 9 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
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JUNE 4 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Likely to pitch Tuesday Francis (forearm) is likely to be activated from the 15-day injured list and pitch in some capacity Tuesday versus the Orioles, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Whether it's as a traditional starter or bulk reliever is not yet clear, but it sounds like Francis will be in line to serve as the Blue Jays' primary pitcher. He's expected to be available to pitch four innings and/or 60 pitches. Francis has been out since late April with forearm tendinitis.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden Francis gave up two earned runs in his latest rehab outing The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen should b...
MAY 22 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Blue Jays place RHP Bowden Francis (forearm) on 15-day IL The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis.Franc...
APRIL 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Collects win in relief Francis (2-2) picked up the win Friday against the Padres, allowing one hit and one walk over two scoreless relief innings. He struck out two.
Impact After a brutal start to the season in the rotation, Francis has looked much more comfortable back in a long relief role and has been credited with a win in back-to-back appearances. The right-hander still carries an awful 9.95 ERA and 1.82 WHIP through 12.2 innings, but his 17:7 K:BB highlights his potential if he can get his control and command issues sorted out.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Breaking down Bowden Francis's pitches | 04/07/2024 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Bowden Francis's pitches
APRIL 7 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis strikes out five over three innings | 04/07/2024 Bowden Francis fans five over three innings and allows five runs in his start vs. the Yankees
APRIL 7 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis fans Aaron Judge in the 1st | 04/07/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
APRIL 7 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis' outing against the Astros | 04/01/2024 The data behind Bowden Francis' outing
APRIL 2 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis K's seven in first MLB start | 04/01/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out seven in 5 1/3 innings of work against the Astros in his first MLB start
APRIL 2 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis on making starting rotation | 03/26/2024 Bowden Francis describes the moment he was told he was named to the Blue Jays' starting rotation and his expectations for the season
MARCH 26 • MLB.COM
News and Notes: Bowden Francis will join the rotation, Kevin Gausman to pitch Monday, and more! Who doesn’t love some News and Notes.
MARCH 22 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Cruises through six innings Francis kept rolling Thursday in his Grapefruit League outing versus the Twins, yielding just one unearned run over six innings. He struck out two.
Impact The Twins plated a single run in the third inning following an Eduardo Escobar error, but that's the only tally they managed on the day. Francis needed only 67 pitches to get through his six frames, permitting just four singles and no walks. The right-handed lowered his spring ERA to 1.93, and he holds a 12:2 K:BB over 14 innings. With Alek Manoah (shoulder) all but certain to open the season on the injured list, Francis appears close to locking up the fifth spot in Toronto's rotation, if he hasn't done so already.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden Francis's outing against the Twins | 03/14/2024 The data behind Bowden Francis's outing
MARCH 14 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis strikes out five Tigers | 03/07/2024 Bowden Francis struck out five batters in 3 2/3 innings, leaving his Spring Training start with a 4-1 lead
MARCH 13 • MLB.COM
Breaking down Bowden Francis' pitches | 03/07/2024 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Bowden Francis' pitches
MARCH 8 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis strikes out five Tigers | 03/07/2024 Bowden Francis struck out five batters in 3 2/3 innings, leaving his Spring Training start with a 4-1 lead
MARCH 8 • MLB.COM
Sharp relief outing Saturday Francis struck out three and walked one over 2.1 scoreless, no-hit innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.
Impact Entering the game to begin the fifth inning, Francis faced his toughest challenge in the sixth but breezed through the top of the Atlanta order, striking out Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia before getting Travis d'Arnaud to fly out. The 27-year-old right-hander tossed 30 of 42 pitches for strikes before exiting, and with Alek Manoah (shoulder) looking questionable for Opening Day, Francis may have the inside track on a rotation spot to begin the regular season.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden Francis secures the win | 09/05/2023 Bowden Francis strikes out Jordan Diaz to conclude the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the A's
JANUARY 25 • MLB.COM
