John Klein has been recalled from Triple-A and will be active for the Toronto Blue Jays tonight against the Reds.

The corresponding move sends CJ Van Eyk to the Spring Training Complex, closing out his own brief look with the big-league club for now.

With Toronto already eliminated from postseason contention, these final roster moves are less about urgency and more about getting a look at organizational depth before the offseason arrives.

Klein originally came over as part of the return in the Jeff Hoffman trade with the Twins, giving Toronto's front office one more chance to evaluate him before the season closes.

There's real value in these late-season auditions, even in games that no longer carry playoff stakes.

Why these final games still matter for 2027 planning

Every appearance in these last few games gives Toronto's coaching staff and front office real data on who fits into next year's pitching plans.

Klein getting activated now suggests the organization wants to see him against big-league hitters in a live setting rather than simply wrapping up his season quietly in the minors.

Van Eyk, meanwhile, heads back down having already gotten multiple look throughout this stretch run, part of a revolving cast of arms Toronto has cycled through all season out of necessity.

With the wild-card race no longer a factor, moves like this become entirely about information gathering ahead of a genuinely important offseason for the pitching staff.

Whether Klein makes a real case for a 2027 bullpen spot in these final appearances is now one of the more interesting storylines left to watch as Toronto closes out the season.