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Tim Mayza designated for assignment by Blue Jays, Cuas called up from Buffalo
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    Tim Mayza designated for assignment by Blue Jays, Cuas called up from Buffalo

    The Toronto Blue Jays made a pair of roster moves to their bullpen ahead of Saturday’s tilt with the New York Yankees, the team announced.

    RHP Jose Cuas has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be able to pitch if needed on Saturday. Toronto designated LHP Tim Mayza for assignment in the corresponding move.

    Toronto picked up Cuas, 30, off waivers on Sunday from the Chicago Cubs, where he garnered a 7.43 ERA across 13.1 innings in 2024. 

    Mayza has struggled to replicate his stellar form from last season that earned him high-leverage outings throughout Toronto’s 2023 campaign. His ERA has ballooned in recent weeks however, rising to nearly 25 over a tough four-inning stretch for the 32-year-old. 

    Mayza was knocked around in the Jays’ humbling loss to the Yankees on Friday, surrendering five earned runs on just as many hits before being pulled from the game. 

    He will make his way to Buffalo and appear in their bullpen in the coming days.

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    The Toronto Blue Jays made a surprising move on Friday, designating left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza for assignment. Mayza, who has been with the Blue Jays organization since 2014, has struggled this season with a 6.86 ERA in 19 appearances.

    In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays called up infielder Cavan Biggio from Triple-A Buffalo. Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, has been tearing it up in the minors this season with a .307 batting average and 16 home runs.

    Mayza’s designation for assignment comes as a bit of a shock, as he has been a reliable bullpen arm for the Blue Jays in the past. However, with the team struggling to stay in playoff contention, they may be looking to shake things up and see if Biggio can provide a spark to the lineup.

    It will be interesting to see how Biggio performs at the major league level and if he can help the Blue Jays turn things around. As for Mayza, he will now go through waivers, where any team can claim him. If he goes unclaimed, he could be outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo or released.

    Overall, this move shows that the Blue Jays are not afraid to make changes in order to improve their team. Only time will tell if this move pays off for them in the long run.