Chase Lee - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Blue Jays remove rookie's locker immediately before game vs Orioles The Toronto Blue Jays overhauled their roster prior to their May 28 game in Baltimore. They placed infielder Lenyn Sosa on the injured list...

MAY 28 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Back to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Lee to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, reports Mitch Bannon of The Athletic.

Impact Lee is being sent down to make space for Connor Seabold as he joins the big-league club after being sent over from Detroit. Lee made just two appearances since being recalled to Toronto on May 19, totaling two frames, giving up four walks and two earned runs.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Esmerlyn Valdez hits first career home run as Pirates beat Blue Jays 4-1 to avoid sweep

Esmerlyn Valdez homered for his first career hit, Spencer Horwitz and Oneil Cruz also connected and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to avoid a three-game swee...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Report: Joe Mantiply heads to IL with knee inflammation, Chase Lee recalled from Buffalo On Tuesday, prior to the Toronto Blue Jays taking on the New York Yankees in the second game of their four-game series, the Blue Jays placed...

MAY 19 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Back in big leagues The Blue Jays recalled Lee from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander was up with Toronto for one day in late April and gave up one run over 1.1 innings versus Boston. Lee has a 1.83 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB across 19.2 innings for Buffalo this season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Lee to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact He's being sent down to accommodate the return of Trey Yesavage (shoulder). Lee's stint in the majors lasted just one day, and he was charged with one run over 1.1 innings in a relief outing Monday versus the Red Sox.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Former Tigers trade acquisition returns to MLB after Blue Jays place Max Scherzer on IL Former Detroit Tigers trade acquisition Chase Lee is headed back to the Major Leagues after the Toronto Blue Jays placed future Hall of Fame...

APRIL 28 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Suárez fires 8 dominant innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak

Ranger Suárez and Greg Weissert combined on a two-hitter, Carlos Narváez hit a solo home run and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0, their third straight win and sec...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Toronto's Max Scherzer on injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has been put on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on because of right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Receives first call-up of 2026 The Blue Jays recalled Lee from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Lee will join the Blue Jays for the first time this season after failing to win a spot in the Toronto bullpen coming out of spring training. Over nine appearances at Triple-A this season, the right-hander permitted just two earned runs over 13.2 innings, though he dealt with plenty of traffic on the bases (11 hits, nine walks).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Spencer Miles earned his spot on the Opening Day roster The final spot in the Blue Jays’ Opening Day bullpen is no longer a mystery. Earlier today, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic was first to report...

MARCH 25 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Lee to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Lee put his best foot forward in attempting to win a spot in the Blue Jays' bullpen, tossing 6.1 scoreless innings during Grapefruit League play. While it ultimately wasn't enough, he should get a look when the club inevitably requires relief help.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Schneider or Leo Jiménez, who will the Blue Jays select for the final bench spot? The Toronto Blue Jays‘ Opening Day roster is almost complete. Needing to be announced by Friday, there are just two spots left for grabs bet...

MARCH 23 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Intriguing pitcher with limited big league success added to Blue Jays pitching depth With pitching being one of the main focuses of the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, as seen in their recruitment of Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce...

FEBRUARY 6 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Analyzing the return Tigers got in Chase Lee trade with Blue Jays The Tigers may have surprised some by trading Chase Lee, but in Johan Simon, they're receiving a high-risk, high-reward lefty who could help...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Do the Blue Jays need to add more bullpen arms this offseason? Over the last couple of weeks, the Toronto Blue Jays have been making moves to improve their pitching staff heading into the 2026 season. By...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Tyler Rogers and Blue Jays finalize $37 million, 3-year contract

Sidearming right-hander Tyler Rogers and the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $37 million, three-year contract

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers land lefty prospect, trade Lee to Blue Jays DETROIT -- The Blue Jays acquired right-handed reliever Chase Lee from the Tigers on Friday in exchange for lefty relief prospect Johan Simo...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • MLB.COM

Right-hander Chase Lee acquired by Blue Jays from Tigers for minor league lefty Johan Simon

Sidearming right-hander Chase Lee has been acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Detroit Tigers for minor league left-hander Johan Simon

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers trade top prospect to Blue Jays after bizarre treatment in 2025 The Detroit Tigers are sending right-handed pitcher Chase Lee to the Toronto Blue Jays for a minor league prospect, according to Ken Rosenth...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Shipped to Toronto The Tigers traded Lee to the Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for Johan Simon, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lee reached the big leagues for the first time in 2025 and finished the regular season with a 4.10 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 37.1 innings. He'll now help bolster Toronto's bullpen, but he's unlikely to work as more than a middle-relief option.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused Chase Lee sent down by Detroit Tigers. What's next for Sawyer Gipson-Long? At the beginning of September, the Detroit Tigers were ready to count on designated hitter Justyn-Henry Malloy and right-hander Sawyer Gipso...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Sent back to minors The Tigers optioned Lee to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Lee had just been recalled Monday and will be sent back down without having made an appearance. He's making space on the active roster for Sawyer Gipson-Long, who will start Tuesday's game against the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Alabama Closer Chase Lee Called Up by Detroit Tigers: Roll Call Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama Athletics, including full TV listings.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Explaining Tigers' September call-ups, featuring reliever Chase Lee The Tigers called up three players — not two — from Triple-A Toledo as the active rosters for all MLB teams expanded from 26 to 28 players.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • FREEP.COM

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Esmerlyn Valdez hits first career home run as Pirates beat Blue Jays 4-1 to avoid sweep

Suárez fires 8 dominant innings as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 for first 3-game winning streak

Toronto's Max Scherzer on injured list with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation

Tyler Rogers and Blue Jays finalize $37 million, 3-year contract

Right-hander Chase Lee acquired by Blue Jays from Tigers for minor league lefty Johan Simon