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The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.

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This article was published 14/07/2024 (742 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.

Eisert will also be active for Sunday afternoon’s game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks.

In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays optioned right-hander Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Eisert makes his major league debut against the Boston Red Sox during eighth inning American League MLB action in Toronto on Monday, June 17, 2024. The Blue Jays have recalled Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Eisert makes his major league debut against the Boston Red Sox during eighth inning American League MLB action in Toronto on Monday, June 17, 2024. The Blue Jays have recalled Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

In three games in July, Francis has surrendered five earned runs, four walks across five innings, to go along with five strikeouts.

The 28-year-old has an earned-run average of 5.82 on the season in 16 games, with 34 strikeouts this season.

Eisert, 26, has a 5.17 ERA in 25 games with Buffalo, along with 47 strikeouts in 2024.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2024.

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