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Back in Milwaukee as NRI The Brewers signed Jay to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jay was designated for assignment by both the Brewers and Mariners in January and is now back in the Milwaukee organization as a non-roster invitee. The left-handed reliever allowed five runs (four earned) over five appearances between the Mets and Brewers in 2024.

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Becomes free agent Jay elected free agency Tuesday.

Impact Jay cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week but has decided to test out free agency rather than accept an outright assignment. The left-handed reliever permitted five runs (four earned) over five appearances between the Mets and Brewers in 2024.

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Claimed by Seattle The Mariners claimed Jay off waivers from the Brewers on Thursday.

Impact Jay had been designated for assignment and has now found a new home. The left-handed reliever made it to the majors at 30 for the first time in 2024, allowing five runs (four earned) over five appearances between the Mets and Brewers.

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Bumped from 40-man roster Jay was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Thursday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The Brewers acquired Grant Anderson from the Rangers, and Jay was DFA'd to clear a roster spot. Jay made his big-league debut in 2024 but threw only 7.2 innings at the level.

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Returns to Triple-A The Brewers optioned Jay to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander was called up by Milwaukee on Saturday and delivered a scoreless frame in his Brewers debut. Jay will head back to the minors a day later to free up a roster spot for trade-acquisition Nick Mears.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Brewers debut The Brewers recalled Jay from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Milwaukee swooped in and traded for Jay shortly after the left-hander was designated for assignment by the Mets on July 17. With southpaw Bryan Hudson (oblique) heading to the injured list, Jay will join the 26-man roster. The 30-year-old surrendered four runs in 4.2 innings with the Mets but was much more effective at Triple-A for New York, holding a 2.40 ERA in 41.1 innings.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Milwaukee The Brewers acquired Jay from the Mets on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher TJ Shook, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Jay was subsequently optioned...

Impact Jay was designated for assignment by New York on Wednesday, and Milwaukee elected to acquire him via trade rather than risk another team claiming him off waivers. The left-hander has just three big-league appearances under his belt but has pitched to a 2.40 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 30:4 K:BB across 41.1 innings at the Triple-A level this year.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Mets designated Jay for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Jay will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to another lefty reliever in Alex Young, whom the Mets claimed off waivers from the Giants on Wednesday. If Jay goes unclaimed through waivers, he'll stick around with the Mets organization as bullpen depth at Triple-A Syracuse.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Mets optioned Jay to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact The 30-year-old had his contract selected by New York on Sunday and appeared in Monday's matchup with the Nationals, allowing four runs (three earned) in two-thirds of an inning. Jay will return to Syracuse, where he has a 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB across 36 frames this year.

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