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With Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins returning, Blue Jays bosses have some explaining to doThe problems are many the answers are few for a Blue Jays team rapidly headed in the wrong direction
Yariel Rodríguez - Sent down to minorsThe Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to their Florida Complex League affiliate Sunday.
ImpactRodriguez had started Saturday's game, so the Blue Jays used his roster spot for some bullpen protection in Sunday's finale. The right-hander will be in the mix for a rotation spot in 2025 after posting a 4.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 85:40 K:BB across 86.2 innings in his first year with Toronto.
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Brandon Eisert - Recalled from Triple-AThe Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
ImpactEisert was up as bullpen protection in the season finale and went two scoreless innings against the Marlins. Yariel Rodriguez was sent down in a corresponding move.
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Ryan Weathers - Ends season with winWeathers (5-6) allowed a run on three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Toronto.
ImpactWeathers loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning but escaped the threat unscathed. He didn't allow another runner into scoring position until Luis De Los Santos doubled and later scored in the seventh. At one point, Weathers retired 16 consecutive batters. He posted a 4.02 ERA over 15.2 innings after returning from a three-month stint on the injured list. Weathers finishes the 2024 season with a 3.63 ERA and an 80:24 K:BB through 86.2 frames.
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Anthony Bender - Earns first saveBender issued one walk over 1.1 scoreless innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a save against the Blue Jays.
ImpactBender threw just 13 of 25 pitches for strikes but still closed out the 3-1 win without much trouble. It was his first outing of more than one inning pitched since July 26. Bender finishes his 2024 season at 5-2 with a 4.08 ERA, one save, 15 holds and a 59:18 K:BB through 53 frames.
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Ryan Yarbrough - Piggybacks openerYarbrough allowed four hits over 3.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out three during the loss to Toronto.
ImpactYarbrough did not allow a runner to reach scoring position during his outing. He gave up four runs over his final 26.1 innings, dropping his season ERA from 3.86 to a career-best 3.19. He threw 98.2 innings in 44 appearances this season with the Dodgers and Blue Jays.
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Marlins part ways with 2023 NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker
The Miami Marlins have parted ways with Skip Schumaker, ending the 2023 NL Manager of the Year’s two-season stint with the teamSEPTEMBER 30
