RYAN BORUCKI NEWS

Blue Jays' Borucki gets ban dropped to 2 games on appeal

Toronto reliever Ryan Borucki had his suspension for plunking Tampa Bay outfielder Kevin Kiermaier reduced to two games after an appeal and began serving the ban during a four-game...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Settles for two-game suspension Borucki will begin serving a two-game suspension Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Borucki was initially suspended three games for intentionally hitting Kevin Kiermaier with a pitch Wednesday, but he appealed and received a reduced punishment. He'll be unavailable for the next two games but will be back in Toronto's bullpen for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Key showdown at Fenway, Cards on 12G streak

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole starts the opener of a crucial three-game series at Fenway Park with the Red Sox two games ahead of New York for the top AL wild card

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Borucki suspended 3 games by MLB After the benches cleared in the showdown between the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays, you had to figure that suspensions could be on t...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • 12UP.COM

LEADING OFF: Key showdown at Fenway, Cards on 12G streak

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole starts the opener of a crucial three-game series at Fenway Park with the Red Sox two games ahead of New York for the top AL wild card

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays' Borucki suspended 3 games for plunking Kiermaier

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ryan Borucki has been suspended for three games by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Tampa Bay’s Kevin Kiermaier with a pitch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appealing three-game suspension Borucki is appealing a three-game suspension for intentionally hitting Kevin Kiermaier with a pitch Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Borucki will be available out of the Blue Jays' bullpen while his appeal is heard. The southpaw has made three relief appearances since he was recalled in mid-September, and he's posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 3.1 innings during that time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montoyo on Borucki ejection, loss ' 09/22/2021 Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo discusses benches clearing and Ryan Borucki getting ejected in the 7-1 loss to the Rays

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ejected Wednesday Borucki was ejected from Wednesday's loss to the Rays for allegedly intentionally hitting Kevin Kiermaier with a pitch.

Impact Borucki delivered a clean seventh inning on eight pitches and returned for a second frame, but he was promptly ejected after plunking Kiermaier with a 93-mph offering to start the inning. The left-hander will face a suspension if MLB deems the act was intentional.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiermaier hit after scouting report flap; Rays to playoffs

Kevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch after scooping up a Toronto scouting report two days earlier, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a postseason berth with a 7-1 victory over the Blue...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in big leagues Borucki was recalled by Toronto on Monday.

Impact Borucki has thrown 19.1 innings at the big-league level this season, recording an unremarkable 5.12 ERA but an encouraging 1.14 WHIP. Trent Thornton was optioned to clear a spot for him in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Blue Jays 2-1 in 8 to earn doubleheader split

Jonathan Araúz singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat Toronto 2-1 Saturday night to split a doubleheader with the Blue Jays

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kaitlyn McGrath: Lots of roster moves for the #BlueJays bullpen... - The Athletic Lots of roster moves for the #BlueJays bullpen today: - Mayza to the 10-day IL with left elbow inflammation (retro Aug. 6) - Ryan Borucki op...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent to minors Borucki was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact Borucki rejoined the major-league bullpen in mid-July after he was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he posted a lackluster 7.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in six innings across seven relief appearances. The southpaw will attempt to right the ship against Triple-A competition.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays use 9-run 5th to beat skidding Red Sox 12-4

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run homer, Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays used a nine-run fifth inning to beat Boston 12-4, handing the sk...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Borucki seals win ' 08/03/2021 Ryan Borucki induces an Oscar Mercado groundout to seal the 7-2 win

AUGUST 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ryu wins 1st Toronto start in Canada as Jays top Indians 7-2

Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven solid innings in his first start for Toronto on Canadian soil, George Springer and Teoscar Hernandez homered and the Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manoah wins in return, Springer 2 HRs, Blue Jays beat KC 4-0

George Springer hit two home runs, Alek Manoah pitched seven dominant innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 for their third straight win

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonso, McNeil lead Mets past Blue Jays 5-4 in Hill's debut

Pete Alonso homered again, pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil broke a tie with a two-run double and the New York Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a successful debut for new starter Ric...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megill earns 1st win, Alonso homers twice as Mets blank Jays

Tylor Megill tossed six scoreless innings for his first big league win and got his first career hit, Pete Alonso homered twice and the New York Mets defeated the Toronto Blue Jays...

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated Friday Borucki (forearm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Borucki has been on the injured list with a left forearm flexor strain since mid-May. He made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Buffalo beginning July 7, striking out two while allowing one hit across two scoreless innings. He'll resume his big-league season with a 4.05 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Toronto

The Rays will send Rich Hill to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the start

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe helps Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 for 6th straight win

Brandon Lowe homered twice and Mike Zunino also connected, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 for their sixth consecutive win

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eyeing post-break return Borucki (forearm) will throw a rehab inning Saturday with Triple-A Buffalo and may be ready to be activated following the All-Star break, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Manager Charlie Montoyo said the lefty might make another rehab appearance Tuesday if Saturday's work goes well. Borucki, working his way back from a left forearm strain, completed a perfect, one-strikeout inning in his first rehab outing July 7.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Ross Stripling on Saturday while the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS