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The Toronto Blue Jays have released another pitcher into free agency
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The Toronto Blue Jays announced late last night that they have decided to release relief pitcher Erik Swanson from his contract.
The Blue Jays announced last week that they decided to DFA relief pitcher Erik Swanson after putting up horrendous numbers in his 5.1 innings pitched since returning from IL.
The Blue Jays have released pitcher Erik Swanson
News broke late last night that Swanson cleared waivers after being DFA'd last week and has now been released meaning he is a free agent once again for the first time in years.
Blue Jays Release Erik Swanson
#BlueJays RHP Erik Swanson cleared release waivers and is now a free agent, source says.
Catching up from last night, #BlueJays released Erik Swanson.
Really hope he bounces back wherever he lands.
Really hope he bounces back wherever he lands.
After returning from IL, the Blue Jays were hoping that Swanson would help their bullpen improve but he did quite the opposite posting a 15.19 ERA in 5.1 innings pitched with 3 strikeouts.
Despite the brutal start to the season, it is surprising that Swanson was not picked off waivers by another team but he will certainly be able to land a new contract in free agency.
There is a good chance that due to his injury and numbers posted so far this season, Swanson will only be able to land a minor league deal in free agency as he will need to prove himself before returning to the MLB.
As the Blue Jays have multiple pitchers returning from IL, the bullpen should not have too many issues with losing Swanson.
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