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June 29: LHP Tim Mayza designated for assignment; RHP Jose Cuas recalled from Triple-A Buffalo
The decision to DFA Mayza came on the heels of a brutal outing in Friday's 16-5 loss to the Yankees, in which the left-hander allowed five runs and departed without recording an out in the ninth inning. Mayza's ERA ballooned to 8.03 after that appearance, highlighting his ongoing first-half struggles on the heels of a career year in 2023.

This was a particularly difficult move, considering Mayza has been with the Major League team since 2017 and in the organization since '13. After breaking out for a 1.52 ERA last season, Mayza struggled with velocity and mechanics this year, which initially prompted the Blue Jays to remove him from high-leverage consideration and culminated in the decision to DFA him on Saturday.

"Yeah, it was tough," said manager John Schneider. " ... He's done a lot for this team and the players, kind of being a stabilizing guy down in the bullpen. Yeah, it was it was tough conversation."

The Blue Jays' efforts to stabilize a reeling bullpen continued with the callup of Cuas, who was claimed off waivers from the Cubs on June 23. Before being recalled, the right-hander made one appearance with Triple-A Buffalo, allowing two runs on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. Cuas owns a 7.43 ERA in 13 1/3 Major League innings this season.

June 29: RHP Jordan Romano (right elbow inflammation) shut down from throwing, to meet with specialist
Romano felt more discomfort in his right elbow while throwing on Friday at Rogers Centre, which prompted the Blue Jays to shut him down again. The right-hander is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday for an in-person evaluation before the club can determine next steps. Romano has been sidelined since May 30. This is the second time he has had to back away from throwing due to discomfort during that span.

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RHP Jordan Romano (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Romano's elbow wasn't "bouncing back" as well as he'd hoped, and tests revealed inflammation. The right-hander was throwing at 120 feet from flat ground, but he was shut down after experiencing discomfort during the Blue Jays' series against the Yankees at Rogers Centre. Romano was scheduled to consult with Dr. Keith Meister on July 2.

This is the second time Romano -- who has been sidelined since May 30 -- had to be backed off from his throwing progression, as he also experienced discomfort during Toronto's series against the Guardians in Cleveland. The Blue Jays will have a better sense of Romano's condition -- and whether an elbow procedure is necessary -- after the meeting with Meister. (Last updated: June 29)

RHP Yimi García (right ulnar nerve neuritis)
Expected return: Early to mid-July
An MRI showed no structural damage to García's right elbow, which is encouraging, but the Blue Jays still want to make sure that García is 100% for the stretch run. García took his first step toward returning by playing catch on June 22, and he has since built up to throwing from 120 feet on flat ground. Once he's back on a mound, which Toronto hopes happens soon, his timeline should begin to take shape. (Last updated: June 27)

LHP Ricky Tiedemann (left ulnar nerve inflammation; No. 1 on Blue Jays' Top 30 Prospects list)
Expected return: Early July
The Blue Jays' No. 1 prospect has been dominant across two Single-A rehab appearances with the Dunedin Blue Jays. In his most recent outing on June 26, Tiedemann struck out five batters over 2 1/3 innings of scoreless ball on 44 pitches. It's possible he still needs one more outing before moving to Triple-A, but he shouldn't need much longer to get back up to a full workload. When he's fully stretched out, Tiedemann could be a legitimate option for the Blue Jays at any time. (Last updated: June 26)

RHP Alek Manoah (right UCL surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Manoah underwent successful right UCL reconstructive surgery with an internal brace on June 17 and is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays in Toronto soon. Manoah left his start on May 29 after feeling a "pinchy" sensation in his right elbow. He was "guarding" his elbow earlier in that start, but the discomfort arose when he began to fully extend his elbow through pitches. (Last updated: June 18)

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LHP Brandon Barriera (Tommy John surgery, No. 4 on Blue Jays' Top 30 prospects list)
Expected return: 2025
Barriera's agent announced in late April that the 20-year-old lefty had undergone Tommy John surgery with an internal brace to repair a Grade 2 UCL tear and was placed on the Minor League season-ending injured list. The Blue Jays' No. 4 prospect will miss the rest of the 2024 season and likely part of the 2025 season, though that timeline should be clearer early next year.

This is another difficult setback for the Blue Jays' first-round pick from 2022. Barriera was shut down after the Draft that year, dealt with injuries in 2023 and is now done for '24, leaving him with just 21 2/3 pro innings under his belt. Barriera had impressed in camp and was touching 97 mph regularly, but for now, he'll focus on the rehab process and attempt to come back strong in his age-21 season. (Last updated: May 17)

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