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Pitcher Chris Bassitt, Blue Jays finalize $63M, 3-year deal

Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their $63 million, three-year contract

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Blue Jays designate Anthony Kay for assignment to open up room on the 40-man roster for Chris Bassitt The Blue Jays officially announced the signing of Chris Bassitt to a t...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

DFA'd by Toronto Kay was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Kay was sidelined by an unspecified injury for much of 2022 and threw only 22 innings between the majors and minors. Chris Bassitt was added to Toronto's 40-man roster in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to pitch at Triple-A Kay (undisclosed) returned from Triple-A Buffalo's 7-day injured list Thursday and struck out none over 1.2 innings while allowing two runs on two hits and three walks.

Impact Kay was back in action for the Triple-A club for the first time in more than two months after he was sidelined with an unspecified injury. The 27-year-old lefty remains on Toronto's 40-man roster, but he looks to be a long way away from receiving considering for a spot in the big-league rotation.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Kay (undisclosed) began a rehab assignment with the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Coast League affiliate Saturday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Kay has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury since late April but has been cleared for a rehab assignment nearly two months later. Once he's back to full health, he should be assigned to Triple-A Buffalo.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Kay was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact He has only made one appearance this season, giving up one earned run while striking out three over two innings against the Yankees on April 12. Kay will likely be up and down all season.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Springer answers boos with HR, 3 hits, leads Jays over Yanks

George Springer answered booing fans with a go-ahead, two-run homer and a RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays made three sparkling defensive plays to beat New York 3-0 and extend...

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen put on IL with oblique strain

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen was put on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique muscle

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Blue Jays Kay was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Kay will give the Blue Jays another left-handed option in the bullpen, replacing Tyler Saucedo, who was sent to Buffalo in the same set of transactions. Kay owns a 5.50 ERA in 68.2 career major-league innings.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to minors The Blue Jays optioned Kay to their minor-league camp Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Kay was one of 15 players sent to minor-league camp Monday in the Jays' latest round of roster cuts. The 27-year-old southpaw has been stretching out as a starter this spring and is expected to slot into the rotation at Triple-A Buffalo. He made 11 appearances (five starts) for the big club in 2021, compiling a 5.61 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across 33.2 innings.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Operating as starter this spring Kay will be treated as a starting pitcher this spring, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Kay made 11 appearances (five starts) for the Blue Jays in 2021 and posted a 5.61 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 33.2 innings. He's a long shot to begin the regular season as a starter, especially after the Blue Jays signed Yusei Kikuchi on Saturday. However, the southpaw is one of several pitchers who will be stretched out as starters during the team's spring training, and he'll be one of the top options to serve as a spot starter in 2022.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from COVID IL Kay (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday and remains with Triple-A Buffalo, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Kay landed on the COVID IL a couple weeks ago and will now rejoin Buffalo's roster after clearing the health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old last saw game action at Triple-A on Aug. 4, and he surrendered six runs over 3.2 innings during that outing.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to COVID-IL The Blue Jays placed Kay on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday.

Impact Even though Toronto optioned Kay to Triple-A Buffalo in July, his move to the COVID-19 IL will still allow the big club to temporarily remove him from the 40-man roster. The Blue Jays will use the open roster spot to bring back reliever Julian Merryweather (oblique), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Assuming he isn't experiencing severe symptoms of the virus, Kay could have a chance to make it back in action for Buffalo before the end of the season, but he'll face an uphill battle to rejoin the big club's active roster at any point in September.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kay was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Kay will head back to Triple-A after allowing five runs in Monday's blowout loss to Boston. While the shaky outing inflated the southpaws ERA to 5.61, he still figures to be a candidate to rejoin the Toronto bullpen when the club becomes in need of another arm.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox-Blue Jays game postponed, will be made up in Toronto

The game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday was postponed because of thunderstorms

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Renfroe hits slam, Red Sox launch 6 HRs, rout Blue Jays 13-4

Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam, Kiké Hernández drove in three runs with two homers and the Boston Red Sox routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-4

JULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Anthony Kay escapes trouble ' 06/30/2021 Anthony Kay strikes out Tom Murphy with a breaking ball and escapes a jam in the top of the 5th inning

JULY 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Moore hits 3-run HR in 10th, Mariners beat Blue Jays 9-7

Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer in the tenth inning and the Seattle Mariners held on after blowing two earlier leads to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7

JULY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Baltimore takes 6-game skid into matchup with Toronto

Baltimore is looking to snap its six-game losing streak with a win over Toronto

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Whiffs eight for first win Kay (1-2) earned the win Thursday after holding the Orioles scoreless across five innings. He allowed five hits and a pair of walks while striking out eight.

Impact Kay turned in his best performance of the season while getting ample run support in a 9-0 blowout. The southpaw recorded a season-long five innings and a career-high eight punchouts en route to the victory. Kay was making a spot start in place of Steven Matz (illness), who is expected to rejoin the rotation when he's eligible within the next few days. That means there's a possibility that Kay could be optioned to Triple-A Buffalo despite his solid performance. The 26-year-old has compiled a 5.19 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 26 innings in the majors this year.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel slam helps Jays send O's to 20th straight road loss

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his first grand slam in a six-run first inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took over sole possession of the home run lead with his 24th, and the Toronto Blue Jay...

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Baltimore takes 5-game skid into matchup with Toronto

Baltimore heads into the matchup against Toronto in a rut, losers of five straight

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Ray helps Blue Jays win 4th straight by beating Marlins 3-1

Robbie Ray allowed one run in six innings and three relievers completed a four-hitter as the Toronto Blue Jays earned their fourth victory in a row, beating Miami 3-1 to complete a...

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Awarded spot start Kay is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Orioles, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact He'll be making a spot start in place of Steven Matz (illness), who remains on the COVID-19 injured list. While in quarantine, Matz has reportedly been able to stay conditioned by participating in extended throwing sessions, so he should be ready to rejoin the rotation once he's eligible to be reinstated in the coming days. With that in mind, Kay could be optioned to Triple-A Buffalo immediately after Thursday's start, regardless of how he performs.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Frday The Blue Jays recalled Kay to the 26-man roster prior to Friday's game against the Orioles, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Kay has bounced back and forth between Triple-A in the majors this season. Four of his five big-league appearances have been starts, though he's expected to serve as a long reliever this time around. The southpaw has yet to find much success at either level this season, posting a 6.62 ERA across 17.2 innings with Toronto and a 9.95 ERA across 12.2 innings with Buffalo.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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