Lazaro Estrada - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Jettisoned to minors The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Estrada had pitched each of the last three days, so his spot on the roster will be filled by a fresh bullpen arm. The 27-year-old has permitted seven runs (six earned) with an 8:8 K:BB over 12 innings during his time with the big club in 2026.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lukes hits 2-run HR in 11th, Scherzer into 10th place all-time in Ks as Blue Jays beat Phillies7-5

Nathan Lukes hit a two-run home run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Saturday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tyler Rogers escapes 2 bases-loaded jams in the 9th to seal the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Phillies

Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers allowed two runs in the ninth inning after he twice loaded the bases and retired All-Star outfielder Brandon Marsh on a groundout to end the game and...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays place Trey Yesavage on IL, recall Lazaro Estrada & Chase Lee and option Chad Dallas The Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation is back down to five healthy arms. On Wednesday, before the series finale against the Houston Astros, the Bl...

6 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Back with Toronto Toronto recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact After being elevated to the big-league club Monday, then sent back down Tuesday, Estrada will rejoin Toronto on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has made just four appearances with the Blue Jays this campaign. With Trey Yesavage (knee) sidelined on the 15-day injured list, Toronto was in need of an extra arm that can give them length out of the bullpen.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back up with Toronto The Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact In the aftermath of Monday's trade deadline, the Blue Jays were able to reopen a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Estrada. The 27-year-old righty has gone unused in the first two games of the Blue Jays' series with the Astros and is likely to see most of his opportunities in lower-leverage spots.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays activate Jameson Taillon & Josh Smith, recall Lazaro Estrada, option John Klein in post-trade deadline roster moves Following the completion of the trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays needed to make some roster moves. On Monday, before the series opener...

AUGUST 4 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Sent back to Buffalo The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Estrada had thrown 41 pitches over two innings in Tuesday's loss to the Rays, so he was replaced by a fresh bullpen arm. The right-hander has collected a 4.82 ERA and 6:5 K:BB over 9.1 innings with Toronto in 2026.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Fortes, Yandy Díaz hit 3-run homers as Rays use season-high 21 hits to rout Blue Jays 12-2

Nick Fortes and Yandy Díaz each hit a three-run homer, Jonny DeLuca added two hits and three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays had a season-high 21 hits in a 12-2 rout of the slumping To...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Blue Jays: Brendon Little, Lazaro Estrada recalled, Adam Macko and C.J. Van Eyk optioned amid roster shuffle The Toronto Blue Jays shuffled their bullpen ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Chicago White Sox. The Blue Jays announced that they re...

JULY 18 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays Call up Lazaro Estrada, Brendon Little to Reinforce Bullpen The Toronto Blue Jays already need fresh arms as they get ready for the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

JULY 18 • SI.COM

Back with Toronto The Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Estrada will make his way back to Toronto after making just one appearance with the big-league club, after being reinstated from the injured list June 20. With Buffalo, the 27-year-old appeared in eight games, registering a 3.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 18 innings. The Blue Jays optioned Adam Macko after a rough stretch out of the bullpen to make room for Estrada on the active roster.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays activate Shane Bieber, designate Hayden Juenger for assignment Shane Bieber is officially back. After being announced as the Tuesday starter against the Houston Astros, the Toronto Blue Jays have officia...

JUNE 23 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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

Impact His spot on the active roster is being absorbed by Shane Bieber (elbow), who will start Tuesday's game against the Astros. Estrada has managed to allow just two runs over 6.1 innings in a couple relief outings for Toronto, though that's come with a 3:4 K:BB. The 27-year-old will likely go back into the rotation at Buffalo.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Okamoto hits a 3-run homer as the Blue Jays rally past the Cubs 8-6

Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run home run to cap a five-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Reinstated from IL The Blue Jays reinstated Estrada (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Estrada has been on the shelf since April due to a right shoulder impingement. He was cleared to begin pitching in rehab games June 2 and has since allowed four earned runs in 9.2 innings across four appearances at Triple-A Buffalo. Now fully healthy, he'll presumably work as a long-relief option for the big club. Brendon Little was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Completes third rehab appearance Estrada (shoulder) struck out three over three perfect innings of relief Sunday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact After working as a starter in his first two rehab appearances between Single-A Dunedin and Buffalo, Estrada shifted to the bullpen for his third minor-league outing. While piggybacking starter Grant Rogers, Estrada was sharp Sunday, needing just 29 pitches to record nine outs. Estrada is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list at any point, but the Blue Jays may continue to keep him on assignment for another appearance or two if they intend to get him stretched out further.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays: Gage Stanifer fans eight, Lázaro Estrada makes rehab start with Bisons On Tuesday night, three pitchers within the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization made starts in the minor leagues to varying degrees of success....

JUNE 3 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Kicks off rehab assignment Estrada (shoulder) yielded one run on three walks over 2.1 innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Estrada didn't give up a hit in the outing and fanned three batters, but he yielded a run on three walks and a sacrifice fly. The right-hander was making his first appearance in two months, as he's been dealing with a right shoulder impingement. Estrada will likely need at least a couple more rehab outings, and he could remain at Buffalo rather than join the big club when he's done with his rehab assignment.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Blue Jays transferred Estrada (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Estrada has been on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement since early April, and although it's unknown how far away he is from returning, he'll have to remain on the shelf until at least June 4 now that he's on the 60-day IL. He'll also give up his place on the 40-man roster for Charles McAdoo, who was selected from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Option reversed, placed on IL The Blue Jays placed Estrada on the MLB 15-day injured list April 5 with a right shoulder impingement, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Estrada was originally optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, but the team later discovered a shoulder issue that he suffered while playing in the big leagues, so he'll land on the major-league IL. He'll be eligible to return to action Monday, at which point the Blue Jays will likely send him back down to Buffalo.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays promote Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply, option Lazaro Estrada and Brendon Little to Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-hander Austin Voth and lefty Joe Mantiply to their major league roster Sunday, and both were available for their game against the White Sox in...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Dispatched to minors Toronto optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Estrada was excellent in a bulk-relief outing Saturday, holding the White Sox hitless over four innings while striking out three batters and walking two. However, he threw 66 pitches and would presumably be sidelined for several days as a result, so the Blue Jays opted to shuffle him down to Buffalo in order to beef up the team's bullpen depth. Given Estrada's performance Saturday, it seems very likely he'll be back with the major-league club relatively soon.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in bulk relief duties Estrada didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the White Sox, walking two and striking out three over four scoreless, no-hit innings of relief.

Impact Entering the game to begin the second inning after opener Mason Fluharty has spotted Chicago an early 1-0 lead, Estrada fired 44 of 66 pitches for strikes in a very effective 2026 debut. The right-hander was briefly the pitcher of record when the Blue Jays took a 2-1 lead in the top of the sixth, but the White Sox immediately struck back in the bottom of the frame. Estrada's performance may earn him another turn through the rotation, either as a traditional starter or a bulk reliever, but with off days coming Thursday and Monday, Toronto may elect to simply skip their fifth starter spot in the short term.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Murakami and Montgomery homers help power White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Blue Jays

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer and Colson Montgomery followed with a solo shot in Chicago’s three-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 for their...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

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