Blue Jays announce several roster changes

The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves this morning. Right-handers Nick Sandlin, Bowden Francis, Yimi GarciaAnd Bastard angel were all activated from the 60-day injured list. Meanwhile, the Jays were beating right-handers Dillon Tate, Robinson PinaAnd Ryan Burr from their 40-man squad. Tate and Burr both opted for free agency, while Pina will remain in the organization as minor league depth through the 2026 season. Additionally, Toronto has selected the catcher’s contract Brandon Valenzuela.

Pina, 27 later this month, made his big league debut earlier this year as a member of the Marlins. His time in Miami lasted just one appearance, when he gave up a solo home run but allowed no other traffic in his only inning of work before being designated for assignment. Pina was traded to the Blue Jays just a few days later in exchange for a minor league hurler Colby Martinbut again made just one appearance for Toronto in 2025 with a 6.75 ERA in 1 1/3 innings of work. Despite his struggles in the Majors in an extremely small group, Pina pitched a respectable 3.58 ERA in 65 1/3 innings of work at Triple-A between his two organizations this year. He will remain with the Blue Jays in 2026 as a depth player who can throw or rotate out of the bullpen when necessary.

There’s more to come.