Blue Jays Select RHP Lazaro Estrada, Demote Justin Bruihl

The Toronto Blue Jays, currently leading the AL East, are looking to strengthen their pitching rotation and bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. They have recently selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Lazaro Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo, replacing lefty Justin Bruihl on the roster; Estrada will make his MLB debut with the team. Estrada, 26, has posted a 4.75 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 21 walks over 60.2 innings in Triple-A this season and was originally signed by Toronto in 2018. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are also reportedly interested in acquiring veteran starter Luis Severino, who has had a mixed 2025 season with the Athletics, showing a stark contrast between his home and road performances. Severino's potential availability stems from his dissatisfaction with his current team's minor league facilities and the Athletics' impending relocation. These moves reflect the Blue Jays' efforts to bolster their pitching staff as they aim to maintain their competitive edge in the American League.