Overview
- The Blue Jays, which announced the changes Sunday before the series finale in Chicago, optioned Brendon Little and Lazaro Estrada and selected Joe Mantiply and Austin Voth to the major-league roster.
- Joe Mantiply takes over as Toronto’s second left-handed option out of the bullpen alongside Mason Fluharty.
- Austin Voth is expected to handle long-relief duties even though he has a starter’s background.
- Brendon Little’s struggles continued with 10 earned runs in 3.2 innings and a two-homer outing Saturday that flipped a Toronto lead.
- To open 40-man spots, the club transferred pitcher Cody Ponce and outfielder Anthony Santander to the 60-day injured list.