The Blue Jays launched Spencer Turnbull, based on the MLB.com transaction log. Assuming he clears launch waivers, he’ll return to free company. Toronto had designated the veteran righty for project on Wednesday.
Turnbull has over 5 years of MLB service time and had the precise to refuse an outright project whereas retaining his prorated (approximate) $1.27M wage. The Jays didn’t get a lot from that modest funding. They have been shuttling by fifth starters after dropping Max Scherzer to the injured checklist after they signed Turnbull in early Could. He had gone unsigned all winter and wasn’t prepared for MLB motion, so he spent a bit of over a month on an optionally available project, constructing into recreation form within the minors.
By the point Turnbull was able to be known as up, Eric Lauer had impressed the membership in a swing position. Lauer subsequently took maintain of the fifth starter job and stays within the rotation even after Scherzer’s activation, as Bowden Francis landed on the injured checklist. Turnbull solely made three appearances — two in aid and one abbreviated begin — and gave up 5 runs in 6 1/3 innings. He surrendered 12 hits with 4 walks and strikeouts apiece.
Regardless of the shorter stints, Turnbull’s fastball velocity was down a tick. He averaged roughly 91 mph after sitting at 92 as a swingman for the Phillies final season. He pitched effectively for Philadelphia, working to a 2.65 ERA whereas hanging out 26% of batters confronted in 54 1/3 innings. His 2024 season ended when he sustained a lat pressure in late June.
