Blue Jays recall relievers Little, Estrada from triple-A; option Macko, Van Eyk

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 11:46 AM CDT Saturday, Jul. 18, 2026

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled two relievers from triple-A Buffalo.

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TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled two relievers from triple-A Buffalo.

Right-hander Lazaro Estrada and left-hander Brendon Little both were made active for Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

In corresponding moves, Canadian left-hander Adam Macko and right-hander CJ Van Eyk were optioned to Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brendon Little (54) reacts after giving up a grand slam in the seventh inning MLB baseball action against the Athletics in Toronto on Saturday, March 28, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Little has a 27.00 earned-run average in six big league appearances this season, surrendering 14 earned runs in 4 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and six walks.

However, he had a 2.53 ERA with 46 strikeouts, nine earned runs and 25 walks in 32 innings in Buffalo.