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Brandon Eisert recalled by Blue Jays, Bowden Francis optioned to triple-A Buffalo

Brandon Eisert recalled by Blue Jays, Bowden Francis optioned to triple-A Buffalo

July 14, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.

Eisert will be active for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 26-year-old has pitched in one game with the Blue Jays this season making his major-league debut on June 17 during Toronto’s 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Eisert threw two innings of relief work giving up one hit and three walks.

Toronto also optioned right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis to Buffalo.

Francis, 28, holds a 3-2 record this season with a 5.82 ERA and 34 strikeouts over 38.2 innings.

Yusei Kikuchi (4-8, 4.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Blue Jays as they aim to avoid a sweep heading into the All-Star break. Toronto lost the series opener 5-4 Friday and fell 12-1 Saturday.

Watch the Blue Jays and the Diamondbacks live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ with first pitch scheduled at 4:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. PT.

The Toronto Blue Jays made a roster move on Tuesday, recalling pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo and optioning Bowden Francis to the same affiliate. The decision comes as the Blue Jays look to bolster their pitching staff for the upcoming stretch of games.

Eisert, a left-handed pitcher, has been impressive in the minor leagues this season, posting a 2.45 ERA in 22 innings pitched. The 24-year-old was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 6th round of the 2019 MLB Draft and has steadily worked his way up through the organization.

On the other hand, Francis has struggled in his recent outings, posting a 6.23 ERA in 13 innings pitched for the Blue Jays this season. The 25-year-old right-hander will look to work on his mechanics and regain his form in triple-A Buffalo.

The move to recall Eisert and option Francis demonstrates the Blue Jays’ commitment to putting the best possible team on the field. With a competitive American League East division, every game is crucial, and having a strong pitching staff is essential for success.

Blue Jays fans can look forward to seeing Eisert take the mound in the coming days and hope that he can continue his strong performance from the minor leagues. As for Francis, a stint in triple-A Buffalo could be just what he needs to work out any kinks in his pitching mechanics and regain his confidence on the mound.

Overall, the roster move by the Blue Jays shows their dedication to making strategic decisions to improve the team’s chances of winning games. With Eisert now in the mix, the Blue Jays will have another talented arm to rely on as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive AL East.