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    Blue Jays remove Hayden Juenger from 40-man roster

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    Blue Jays designated RHP Hayden Juenger for assignment.

    Juenger is off the 40-man roster, and it clears room for Shane Bieber (elbow) to be activated off the 60-day injured list for his season debut Tuesday against the Astros. Juenger could see interest on the waiver wire, but if he goes unclaimed or untraded, he’ll likely report back to Triple-A Buffalo.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Juenger was DFA’d by the Jays earlier this week. In his MLB debut, the 25-year-old gave up three earned runs over two innings in two appearances for the Jays earlier this season. Primarily a reliever the last four years, he has a 4.71 ERA and a 251/113 K/BB in 237 career innings in Triple-A. The A’s figure to stick him in their Triple-A bullpen for now.
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    He allowed three earned runs in two innings with the Jays in his first MLB action, walking two and striking out none. He’ll likely be back at some point on the Buffalo/Toronto shuttle when the Jays need a fresh arm.
  • TOR Relief Pitcher #70
    Juenger earns his first promotion to the majors after posting a serviceable 3.15 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23/8 K/BB ratio across 20 innings for Triple-A Buffalo this season. He also has three saves during that span. The 25-year-old joins Toronto’s bullpen ahead of Saturday’s contest against the division-rival Orioles and figures to operate in low-leverage spots initially.
  • TOR Starting Pitcher #70
    Tiedemann — universally considered among the top pitching prospects in the game — should get a legitimate shot at cracking the Jays’ Opening Day rotation. Injuries limited him to just 44 innings over 15 minor league starts in 2023 before he concluded his season by taking home Pitcher of the Year honors in the Arizona Fall League. The 18 other players invited to major league spring training on Monday were RHP Andrew Bash, C Zach Britton, LHP Jimmy Burnette, C Phil Clarke, RHP Connor Cooke, RHP Chad Dallas, INF Luis De Los Santos, OF Cam Eden, LHP Brandon Eisert, LHP Mason Fluharty, RHP Devereaux Harrison, RHP Ryan Jennings, RHP Hayden Juenger, INF Damiano Palmegiani, OF Will Robertson, OF Alan Roden, C Brian Serven and Andres Sosa.

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    Ryan O’Hearn went 3-for-4 with two homers, four RBI, and three runs scored to lead the Pirates to a 9-4 win over the Reds on Sunday.

    O’Hearn knocked a base hit and scored a run in the second inning. He then took Brady Singer deep for a solo homer in the fifth. Following a rain delay in the eighth, O’Hearn extended the Pittsburgh lead with a three-run blast off Pierce Johnson. The 32-year-old slugger is up to 13 homers and 50 RBI while slashing .286/.342/.479 across 284 plate appearances.
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    Tyler Callihan went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer against the Reds on Sunday.

    Callihan highlighted a four-run second inning for the Pirates with a three-run blast off Brady Singer, a 107 mph shot at 412 feet. He then added a base hit in the fourth and drew a walk in the seventh. The 26-year-old outfielder has impressed in his short time in the majors, hitting .259/.359/.537 with three homers and 12 RBI across 64 plate appearances.
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    Mitch Keller allowed four runs -- three earned -- with four strikeouts over six innings in a win over the Reds on Sunday.

    Keller held the Reds scoreless through three, then gave up two runs, one earned, in the fourth on an error and two hits. He gave up two more runs in the fifth on a walk and two hits. Keller gave the Pirates one more scoreless frame, ending his day after six with four strikeouts. The 30-year-old right-hander will take a 4.87 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 73/33 K/BB ratio across 94 1/3 innings into a road start against the Nationals on Friday.
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    Brady Singer allowed five runs and struck out six batters over 4 1/3 innings in a loss against the Pirates on Sunday.

    Singer tossed a scoreless first inning, then was hit for four runs in the second, including a three-run homer by Tyler Callihan. Ryan O’Hearn then took Singer deep for a solo homer in the fifth. That would be it for Singer, ending his day at 98 pitches with six strikeouts. The 29-year-old right-hander will take a 5.12 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and a 65/25 K/BB ratio across 77 1/3 innings into a start against the Orioles in Cincinnati on Saturday.
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    Pete Crow-Armstrong stole a pair of bases in an extra-inning win over the Brewers on Sunday.

    With the pair of steals, PCA is now up to 20 on the season. That puts him just under a 40 stolen-base pace, and the way he’s gotten on base — he drew three walks Sunday — suggests that he’s going to have a chance to reach that figure in 2026.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Jordan Wicks picked up the save with a scoreless 10th against the Brewers on Sunday

    Wicks did walk in a run to make it a 4-3 game, but that run was unearned because it was inherited from a wholly ineffective Ethan Roberts; who wasn’t able to convert the save chance and was charged for two runs without getting an out. Wicks was just recalled from Triple-A on Sunday, and while he does get that first save of 2026, it’s impossible to imagine many more chances for the 26-year-old for the rest of the summer.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Brandon Woodruff worked 5 2/3 scoreless innings, but the Brewers fell to the Cubs on Sunday in 10 innings by a 4-3 score.

    Woodruff was excellent, striking out six and allowing just one hit with two free passes. Unfortunately, the 33-year-old received just one run of support, and the Brew Crew fell in extras. Still, it’s hard to not be impressed with how Woodruff has looked since his return, as he’s given up no runs in his 11 2/3 innings with 16 strikeouts in that timeframe. The 33-year-old will be back on the bump Saturday against the Diamondbacks, and he should obviously be in fantasy lineups.
    - Christopher Crawford
  • CHC Relief Pitcher #46
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    Bryse Wilson worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings of relief against the Brewers on Sunday.

    Wilson worked after opener Ryan Rolison fired two innings and allowed a run. The right-hander was excellent in his bulk work; giving up just four hits and striking out four while not issuing a walk. The 28-year-old could work in a similar role again in the coming days, but there’s nothing scheduled as of yet. There’s no starter lined up yet for Saturday’s game against the Cardinals, so that would be the most likely landing spot for Wilson.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Miguel Vargas homered and doubled in a loss to the Royals on Sunday.

    Vargas reached all four times, as he also drew two walks. The 26-year-old has 19 homers on the season — this one a two-run shot off Luinder Avila in the first inning — and he’s driven in 52 runs; putting him right around a 100-RBI pace on the season. It took a while, but Vargas is starting to show why he was considered such an elite prospect when he was a member of the Dodgers.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Yandy Diaz (shoulder) told reporters he expects to be able to play Tuesday against the Royals.

    Diaz was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Diamondbacks with a left shoulder strain. The 34-year-old told reporters that he has managed a similar issue previously, and that while he’s “hurting a bit” he expects to be ready for Tuesday’s game in Kansas City. Fantasy managers should be encouraged that Díaz has a chance to go, but should be ready for an alternative.
    - Christopher Crawford