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Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah happy with outing despite ugly line because shoulder is healthy
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah was happy with his first minor league rehab start despite an ugly line because his right shoulder felt healthy. Manoah walked his first four batters and wound up allowing seven runs over 1 2/3 innings for Single A...
Blue Jays closer Romano to start season on IL but could be back within a month
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano and reliever Erik Swanson will start the season on the injured list and are expected to be joined by starting pitcher Alex Manoah. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Wednesday he is hopeful Romano and...
Blue Jays relievers Romano, Swanson likely to start on IL. Gausman throws well in return
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson are expected to begin the season on the injured list in a significant blow to the back end of the team's bullpen. Romano, an All-Star closer, has been dealing with right elbow inflammation. Swanson, a...
Son of Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson hit by car in Florida, airlifted to hospital
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has left the team to be with his family after his 4-year-old son, Toby, was hit by a car Sunday. Manager John Schneider said Toby was airlifted to a hospital, and he is “on the road to recovery.” Schneider also...