Outstanding update on Toronto Blue Jays newly acquired free agent reliever Spencer Turnbull and Erik Swanson
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The Toronto Blue Jays may be getting a couple of good relievers sooner than they think. Spencer Turnbull and Erik Swanson a progressing quickly and on their way up soon.
Outstanding update on Toronto Blue Jays newly acquired free agent reliever Spencer Turnbull and setup man Erik Swanson
Erik Swanson is scheduled to pitch for the Buffalo Bisons tonight. Likely his final test before rejoining Blue Jays bullpen
The Athletic's Mitch Bannon later reported that Swanson pitched an inning of relief for the Buffalo Bisons.
"Erik Swanson needed just nine pitches to throw a clean inning of relief for the Bisons today. Next stop, Blue Jays bullpen?"
Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling reiterated that Spencer Turnbull is scheduled to pitch for the Dunedin Blue Jays next week.
Spencer Turnbull could be in AAA Buffalo as soon as next week
Spencer Turnbull is also scheduled to pitch for the Dunedin Blue Jays on Monday. If all goes well, he'll likely be moved up to Buffalo next.
When he does join the Blue Jays, Turnbull will deepen the Toronto pitching staff, providing manager John Schneider with experience as a starting pitcher and a reliever.
He pitched for the Phillies last year, starting seven games and pitching another 10 times in relief on the way to a 2.54 ERA in 54.1 innings with 58 strikeouts compared to 20 walks.
While opposing hitters can expect to see lots of 92 m.p.h. four-seam fastballs and 84 m.p.h. sweepers from Turnbull, he throws a wide arsenal including sinkers, curveballs, sliders and change-ups.
Turnbull finished the 2024 season on the injured list with a lat strain and elected free agency on Oct. 31.
On March 23 he threw for scouts at a showcase, but he remained unsigned until the Blue Jays reached an agreement with his agent, Scott Boras.
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| Too early to tell | 36 | 40.4 % |
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