The Blue Jays made five roster moves at once, and it's all hands on deck tonight.
Ricky Tiedemann and Sean Keys were both recalled from Triple-A and will be active for tonight's game.
Joe Mantiply was reinstated from the 60-day IL, back after working through his knee injury in Buffalo.
Josh Smith was also reinstated, coming off the 10-day IL following his own rehab stint.
That's four fresh bodies added in one swoop, taking full advantage of the expanded September roster.
The corresponding moves tell their own story. Outfielder Daz Cameron was designated for assignment.
And right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson cleared waivers and elected free agency, ending his stint in the organization for good this time.
Why this flurry of moves matters for the stretch run
Tiedemann gets another shot after a brief, memorable big-league debut earlier this season that ended almost as quickly as it started.
Sean Keys arrives fresh off a scorching August in Buffalo, one that included a .375 average and six home runs in 21 games.
Mantiply and Smith both add depth back to a bullpen and infield that have been stretched thin by injuries most of the season.
Woods Richardson's exit closes out a stint that included two separate DFAs and outrights, a rough ending for a former top-30 organizational prospect.
Cameron's DFA is the corresponding move that made room for one of tonight's additions, likely Smith given the position overlap.
Toronto is chasing a wild-card spot with a fully expanded roster now stocked with fresh arms and bats for whatever the stretch demands.
Whether any of these new additions actually move the needle tonight in Cleveland is the first real test of this roster overhaul.
Which Blue Jays addition tonight are you most excited to see, Ricky Tiedemann or Sean Keys?
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