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Blue Jays put Schultz on 15-day injured list with finger inflammation, recall Bruihl BOSTON - Right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' 15-day injured list.

JUNE 29, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Shelved with finger issue The Blue Jays placed Schultz on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right middle finger inflammation.

Impact Schultz's finger issue presumably cropped up during his relief appearance in the Blue Jays' 15-1 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday, when he retired just four of the 10 batters he faced while allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk. The Blue Jays recalled lefty Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Buffalo to join the bullpen as a replacement for Schultz, who won't be eligible to return from the IL until after the All-Star break.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson, put struggling starter Bowden Francis on IL

The Toronto Blue Jays have cut veteran reliever Erik Swanson and put struggling starter Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list because of a right shoulder impingement

JUNE 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in majors The Blue Jays recalled Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander was sent to Buffalo on June 8 but will rejoin Toronto on Tuesday with Bowden Francis (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Schultz has a 3.06 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB in 17.2 major-league inning across eight appearances (two starts) this year, and he could be a factor in the Blue Jays' rotation while Francis is out.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Schultz was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo after Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact Schultz tossed a scoreless frame in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, allowing two hits while striking out the side. The right-hander posted a 3.06 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 24 strikeouts over 17.2 innings in eight appearances, including two starts, with Toronto after being called up May 24. Spencer Turnbull was called up from Buffalo in a corresponding move, but Schultz will likely return to the major-league roster in the not-too-distant future.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Schultz was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo after Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barger hits 2-run HR, Bichette has go-ahead 2-run single as Blue Jays beat Twins 6-4

Addison Barger hit a two-run home run, Bo Bichette had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 for their fifth straight...

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Yields three runs as opener Schultz gave up three runs on four hits while striking out one across two innings in Friday's 6-4 win over Minnesota. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Schultz was named the opener for Friday's contest despite working on just two days of rest. That may have factored into his shaky performance, as he yielded at least one run in both of his frames, including a Trevor Larnach solo homer in the first. Schultz tossed 40 pitches (24 strikes) and generated five whiffs before handing the ball off to Eric Lauer for the third inning. Schultz has a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 16.2 innings this season.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three runs as opener Schultz gave up three runs on four hits while striking out one across two innings in Friday's 6-4 win over Minnesota. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Schultz was named the opener for Friday's contest despite working on just two days of rest. That may have factored into his shaky performance as he yielded at least one run in each of the two frames he pitched in, including a Trevor Larnach solo homer in the first. Schultz tossed 40 pitches (24 strikes) and generated five whiffs before handing the ball off to Eric Lauer for the third frame. Schultz has a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB across 16.2 innings this season.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Friday Schultz will be the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Friday's contest in Minnesota, mmm reports.

Impact Eric Lauer is expected to follow Schultz in a bulk relief role. Schultz is stretched out as a long reliever, but he'll be on two days' rest Friday, so his appearance figures to be relatively brief.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles in abbreviated start Schultz gave up one hit and struck out four over 2.2 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Making his first career big-league start, Schultz lasted 45 pitches (28 strikes) before turning the ball over to Eric Lauer and the Blue Jays bullpen to complete a combined shutout. Schultz's 2.03 ERA through 13.1 innings with Toronto this season is a bit misleading -- he gave up four unearned runs May 25 against the Rays -- but his 17:3 K:BB and 0.98 WHIP are just as impressive. The 27-year-old rookie might head back to Triple-A Buffalo once the staff gets healthier, but Schultz is making a strong case to stick around in a long relief or swingman role.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Bichette's pinch-hit blast in ninth lifts low-scoring Jays to improbable series win over host Texas RHP Paxton Schultz retired eight in a row on a night the Blue Jays relied on their bullpen, which was lights out in giving up one lone hit.

MAY 29, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Bichette hits 9th inning pinch HR and 5 Toronto pitchers combine on 1-hitter in 2-0 win at Texas

Bo Bichette hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning, five Toronto pitchers combined on a one-hitter and the Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 2-0

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Opening Wednesday's game The Blue Jays named Schultz as their starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Rangers in Arlington, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact He will be making his first MLB start Wednesday, and though the Blue Jays haven't confirmed as much, the right-hander is likely to be utilized as more of an opener in front of lefty Eric Lauer, who had started the last time the fifth spot in the rotation came up last weekend. Schultz has worked out of the bullpen in each of his 13 appearances between Toronto and Triple-A Buffalo this season, covering no more than 4.1 innings in any of those outings. He'll also be taking the hill on just two days' rest Wednesday, so the Blue Jays may just be hoping to get two or three innings out of him before turning the game over to the bullpen.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays place backup catcher Tyler Heineman on 7-day IL, call up Ali Sanchez

The Toronto Blue Jays had to shake up their roster before Sunday’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays place reliever Yimi García on 15-day IL with right shoulder impingement

The Toronto Blue Jays put reliever Yimi García on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right shoulder impingement

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled by Toronto The Blue Jays recalled Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Blue Jays placing Yimi Garcia (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Schultz has appeared in two major-league games for the Blue Jays this season, including an eight-strikeout performance in his MLB debut against the Mariners on April 20. He has a 3.48 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 20.2 innings in Triple-A this season.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Gold Glove OF Varsho makes stunning, backhanded catch in season debut against Boston

Daulton Varsho and his Gold Glove defense are back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ outfield

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Report: Daulton Varsho returns to the Blue Jays while Paxton Schultz and Will Wagner are optioned to Buffalo The Toronto Blue Jays have made a flurry of

APRIL 29, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Returns to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Schultz to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander was called up by Toronto on April 20 and struck out eight over 4.1 scoreless frames in his MLB debut that day, but he'll head back to Triple-A after giving up three runs across 2.1 innings Sunday at Yankee Stadium. Schultz is likely to get another look in the big leagues at some point this season, but for now he'll return to Buffalo.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ties MLB record in debut Schultz gave up two hits and struck out eight over 4.1 scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Mariners.

Impact Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the eight Ks tied a major-league record for a pitcher making his MLB debut in a relief role, a mark most recently matched by Hayden Wesneski in 2022 with the Cubs. Schultz began a conversion to the bullpen at Triple-A Buffalo last season and was having a good start to the season at that level, posting a 2.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB in 8.2 innings over four appearances. With the Blue Jays struggling to fill their fifth starter spot -- Easton Lucas, who took the loss Sunday, has been tagged for five homers and 14 runs in 7.2 innings over his last two starts -- Schultz made a strong case in his debut to stick around as a long reliever, and potentially even get a look as a primary pitcher working behind an opener.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How a quiet Easter morning turned into a stunning Blue Jays big league debut for Paxton Schultz How a quiet Easter morning turned into a stunning Toronto Blue Jays big-league debut for farmhand pitcher Paxton Schultz against Seattle.

APRIL 21, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Paxton Schultz's MLB debut | 04/20/2025 Paxton Schultz makes his Major League debut for the Blue Jays and records eight strikeouts across 4 1/3 innings in relief against the Marine...

APRIL 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Raleigh and Tellez each hit 2-run HRs, Moore adds solo blast as Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-3

Cal Raleigh and Rowdy Tellez each hit two-run home runs, Dylan Moore added a solo homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday to win their three-game se...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays put Nick Sandlin on IL, DFA fellow RHP Jacob Barnes The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Nick Sandlin to the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right lat strain.Also on Sunday, right-ha...

APRIL 20, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

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