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Blue Jays' Josh Fleming, Austin Voth Elect Free Agency After Clearing Waivers

The decisions highlight Toronto's injury‑driven churn for short‑term pitching help.

Overview

  • Fleming and Voth, who cleared waivers Thursday, chose free agency rather than report to Triple‑A Buffalo after Toronto outrighted them.
  • Each was added for short‑stint coverage in early April, then designated for assignment as the club shuffled the staff and recalled Patrick Corbin.
  • Voth worked 2.2 innings with one run on April 5 in Chicago, while Fleming allowed four runs in three innings on April 6 against the Dodgers.
  • Both qualified to reject an outright under MLB rules that grant that choice to players with a prior outright or at least three years of service.
  • Toronto is juggling injuries to Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, José Berríos and others, which has driven rapid roster churn and could create more short‑term auditions.