Paxton Schultz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nats add to arms barn by claiming righty Schultz off waivers The Nationals added pitching depth by claiming right-hander Paxton Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday. There had been one open...

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Claimed by Nationals The Nationals claimed Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Schultz reached the majors with the Jays in 2025 for the first time, finishing with a 4.38 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 24.2 innings of work. The 28-year-old has past starting experience but has worked mostly as a reliever the last two years. Schultz will compete for a spot in the Nationals' bullpen.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays finalize $60 million, 4-year contract

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their $60 million, four-year contract

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Schultz was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Sunday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schultz was dropped from the 40-man roster to make room for infielder Kazuma Okamoto, who the team signed Saturday. Schultz posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 28 strikeouts over 24.2 innings in 13 regular-season appearances, including two starts, with Toronto in 2025. He'll now be subject to waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, the right-hander will likely stick around with the Blue Jays' organization.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Schultz to the spring training complex on Friday.

Impact Schultz is being sent back down after making one scoreless appearance during his most recent stint with the big club. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by Justin Bruihl.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays place pitcher José Berríos on injured list with sore elbow

Toronto right-hander José Berríos has inflammation in his elbow and is headed to the injured list for the first time in his major league career, the latest blow for a struggling Bl...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with Jays The Blue Jays recalled Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Jose Berrios on the shelf with elbow inflammation, the Jays will turn to Paxton Schultz to give the club another multi-inning relief option for the final few regular-season contests. The 27-year-old righty owns a 4.38 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 24.2 innings with Toronto this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to minors The Blue Jays optioned Schultz to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Schultz gave the Blue Jays a scoreless inning Sunday in Miami during his one day with the big club. Justin Bruihl has joined Toronto as Schultz's roster replacement.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old righty has produced a 4.56 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 23.2 innings in 12 appearances (two starts) with Toronto this season. He'll slot into the bullpen and will provide the Blue Jays with a multi-inning option heading into Sunday's game against the Marlins.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays recall right-hander Schultz, option lefty Fluharty to triple-A Buffalo The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled right-hander Paxton Schultz and made him active for the team's series finale against the Miami Marlins.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Schultz to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schultz has pitched in 12 games out of the bullpen for Toronto this season, registering a 4.56 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings. Following the Blue Jays' deadline acquisitions of Seranthony Dominguez and Louis Varland, Schultz is the odd man out.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL The Blue Jays reinstated Schultz (finger) from the 15-day injured list after Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf about a month ago due to finger inflammation but will rejoin the Blue Jays after a two-game rehab assignment. Schultz will provide Toronto with some much-needed bullpen depth after a 16-4 loss in Tuesday's matinee.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays try to continue win streak, play the Tigers

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Detroit Tigers

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Blue Jays

The Detroit Tigers look to end a five-game slide when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers head into matchup against the Blue Jays on losing streak

The Detroit Tigers will try to break a four-game slide when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take on the Yankees with series tied 1-1

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JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays try to keep home win streak going, host the Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays, on an 11-game home winning streak, host the New York Yankees

JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays look to keep home win streak going, host the Yankees

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JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take on the Giants after Barger's 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the San Francisco Giants after Addison Barger had four hits against the Giants on Saturday

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

The San Francisco Giants aim to break their three-game slide with a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Giants, look to extend home win streak

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the San Francisco Giants

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Schultz (finger) began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays on Thursday.

Impact Schultz hit the injured list with right middle finger inflammation in late June and resumed throwing roughly a week later. He should be activated relatively soon, as he typically works one or two frames per appearance.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics and Blue Jays play to decide series winner

Both the Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays face the Athletics leading series 1-0

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Athletics with a 1-0 series lead

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Resumes mound work Schultez (finger) threw a bullpen session on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Schultz has been on the IL since late June due to inflammation in his right middle finger, and Friday is the first time since then that he's thrown off a mound. He figures to have a good chance to return when eligible immediately after the All-Star break, though his job security in Toronto's bullpen is less certain.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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