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Clears waivers Monday Bergen went unclaimed on waivers and was assigned Monday to Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact Though Bergen posted a 1.69 ERA in 10.2 innings with the Blue Jays this season, he fanned just six batters, minimizing his appeal on waivers and resulting in his return to Buffalo. That being said, Toronto's continually fluid bullpen situation could have use of Bergen again at some point this season.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners

Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Bergen was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact The Blue Jays needed to clear a roster spot after adding Adam Cimber and Corey Dickerson in a trade with the Marlins. Bergen owns a 1.69 ERA in 10.2 innings at the big-league level this season, though that comes with a 6:8 K:BB, which could make him an unappealing option on the waiver wire.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, sent to Triple-A Bergen (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and subsequently optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact Bergen landed on the shelf with left shoulder impingement in late May, and he won't remain on the big-league roster now that he's healthy. The 27-year-old posted a 1.69 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 6:8 K:BB across 10.2 innings prior to going down with the injury.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live batting practice Bergen (shoulder) threw 20 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bergen has been out since late May with a left shoulder impingement. His exact return date remains unclear, but he's trending in the right direction.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Bergen was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement Thursday.

Impact Bergen walked three batters and blew a save in his most recent outing Sunday against the Rays. Whether or not those struggles were injury-related is unclear, as is his expected return date. The move clears a spot for the Blue Jays to select Alek Manoah's contract ahead of his major-league debut.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save against Tampa Bay Bergen was credited with a blown save Sunday against the Rays. He issued three walks in one-third of an inning.

Impact Bergen entered the game with two outs and the bases loaded in a one-run game, but he was absolutely woeful and issued three straight walks -- to Austin Meadows, Manuel Margot and Mike Brosseau -- before ultimately recording the final out of the inning. The left-hander now has a 6:8 K:BB across 10.2 innings on the season and while his 1.69 ERA remains excellent, he needs to do a better job in terms of command going forward.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second straight win Bergen (2-0) pitched a scoreless fifth inning, allowing one hit while striking out one to earn the win over the Phillies on Saturday.

Impact Bergen has been near-perfect in his appearances this season, pitching 8.2 shutout innings in seven appearances. He has floated between the major league roster and the alternate site, but he is doing everything in his power to show why he deserves to stay in MLB. The 27-year-old has a 0.81 WHIP and just a .107 opponent batting average.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first win Bergen (1-0) allowed no hits and a walk in one scoreless inning to earn the win against Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Bergen still hasn't allowed a run in six appearances (one start) to begin the season, and he was rewarded with his first win by holding Atlanta scoreless in the eighth inning Thursday. The lefty has posted a 0.78 WHIP with four strikeouts in 7.2 innings this year.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Bergen gets the last out | 05/08/2021 Travis Bergen gets Martín Maldonado to fly out to right field for the final out in an 8-4 Blue Jays win

MAY 9, 2021 • MLB.COM

Delivers perfect first inning Bergen fired a perfect first inning Saturday in the win over Atlanta. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Bergen made his second appearance of the season and second start as the opener Saturday. He has fired two perfect first innings in his appearances. Toronto's decision to turn to the bullpen for the entirety of the game worked in its favor and Bergen will likely serve as the opener again in the future. The 27-year-old has recorded only 30 innings in the majors, but he has started out strong in 2021.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaitlyn McGrath: Blue Jays will go with Travis Bergen as the... - The Athletic Blue Jays will go with Travis Bergen as the opener in Saturday’s bullpen game, per manager Charlie Montoyo, who was SO sure I was going to a...

MAY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Slated to serve as opener Bergen will serve as the opener in Saturday's game against Atlanta, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact The Blue Jays plan to use Saturday's game as a bullpen game, and manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed that Bergen will be on the mound to begin the contest. Bergen made his season debut against Washington on Friday and struck out one in a perfect relief inning.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Bergen was recalled from the Blue Jays' alternate training site Wednesday.

Impact He will give the Jays some bullpen depth as a corresponding move for Hyun Jin Ryu (glute) landing on the injured list.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate camp Bergen was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Bergen was added to the major-league roster Friday, but he failed to appear in the team's win over the Rays. He'll now head back to the alternate training site as part of a shuffle to make room for Jordan Romano (elbow) and Ty Tice in the big-league bullpen.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Blue Jays Bergen was recalled by Toronto on Friday.

Impact The 27-year-old lefty has thrown 28 career major-league innings, posting a 4.82 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. He's shown poor control walking 14.9 percent of opposing batters. Tanner Roark landed on the Family Medical Emergency List in a corresponding move.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning season on taxi squad Bergen missed out on a spot in the bullpen to begin the season but will be on the Blue Jays' taxi squad, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old southpaw put together an excellent spring with an 11:2 K:BB over 5.2 innings, but it wasn't good enough to earn a spot on the 26-man roster out of the gate. Bergen would likely get the call should anything happen to bullpen lefties Ryan Borucki or Tim Mayza.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Arizona Bergen was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact The 27-year-old gave up three earned runs and had an 11:9 K:BB over 8.1 big-league innings during 2020, but he's been removed from Arizona's 40-man roster early in spring training. Bergen is now facing even longer odds of making the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Diamondbacks Bergen was optioned to the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Bergen made his longest relief appearance of the season Friday as he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings. With just two games remaining in the regular season, he'll return to alternate camp, which will allow Silvino Bracho to remain in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records first save Bergen earned the save against the Dodgers on Thursday after recording the final two outs of the ninth inning.

Impact With the Diamondbacks holding on to a three-run lead in the ninth inning, Riley Smith returned to continue his long-relief outing. After recording the first out of the frame, Smith issued a walk, prompting Bergen to get the call in for a lefty matchup against Max Muncy, whom he sat down on strikes. Bergen then finished off the save by forcing Chris Taylor to pop out. The 26-year-old southpaw was recalled from the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Sept. 3 and is expected to take on more of a middle-relief role, though the Arizona bullpen is very much in flux.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte 4 hits as Diamondbacks end 5-game skid, top Giants 6-5

Ketel Marte homered as part of a four-hit night and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 to snap their five-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw hits strikeout marks, sends Dodgers past D-Backs 5-1

Clayton Kershaw reached two career strikeout milestones and held Arizona hitless into the sixth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down by Blue Jays Bergen was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Wednesday.

Impact Bergen's contract was selected by the Blue Jays on Monday, but he'll return to alternate camp just two days later. The southpaw tossed 1.2 scoreless innings Tuesday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three. Given his productivity over his small sample, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to the major-league bullpen at some point.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE