Lazaro Estrada - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sticking with Jays Estrada signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Saturday and was invited to spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Estrada gave up eight earned runs across 13 big-league innings with the Blue Jays this year but posted a 3.25 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 36 innings at Triple-A Buffalo -- good enough for the Jays to keep him in the organization for another year. The 27-year-old will compete for a spot in Toronto's bullpen during the spring but is likely to spend most of his time at Buffalo.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lázaro Estrada gets through waivers, which could be a big win for the Blue Jays' bullpen Lázaro Estrado hasn't logged many innings for the Blue Jays this season, but he's filled a pivotal role.

AUGUST 20 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Report: Blue Jays' Lazaro Estrada clears waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo The Toronto Blue Jays retained some of their pitching depth on Monday. Francys Romero is reporting that Lazaro Estrada, who was designated f...

AUGUST 17 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Sent outright to Triple-A The Blue Jays outrighted Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Estrada will remain in the organization after passing through waivers. The 27-year-old righty holds a 6.64 ERA and 19:11 K:BB across 20.1 frames in parts of two seasons for Toronto.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays put six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on 7-day IL because of concussion symptoms

The Toronto Blue Jays put six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day IL Saturday because of concussion symptoms and selected outfielder Daz Cameron from Triple-A Buff...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Blue Jays designated Estrada for assignment Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact After losing his place in Toronto's bullpen Friday, Estrada will now also give up his place on the 40-man roster to make room for Daz Cameron. Estrada has given up eight runs through 13 innings in the majors this season, but teams in need of bullpen depth may be intrigued by his 2.57 ERA in 28 innings at Triple-A.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays activate Paul Sewald, option Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo The Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen is set to receive some reinforcements before their pivotal series opener against the New York Yankees. Paul S...

AUGUST 14 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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

Impact With Paul Sewald reporting to the team, Estrada will head back to the minors after being with the team for 24 hours. Estrada has appeared in eight games out of the Toronto bullpen this season, posting a 5.54 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 9:10 K:BB across 13 innings.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big-league bullpen The Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact He'll slide into the roster spot vacated by Brendon Little (paternity). Estrada has permitted seven runs (six earned) with an 8:8 K:BB over 12 frames during his time with the big club this season.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

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.

AUGUST 10 • 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

AUGUST 9 • 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...

AUGUST 8 • 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...

AUGUST 5 • 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.

AUGUST 5 • 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.

AUGUST 5 • 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

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Blue Jays put six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on 7-day IL because of concussion symptoms

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

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

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

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