Tate elected to become a free agent Thursday. Tate has opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment by the Blue Jays. The 31-year-old reliever made six regular-season appearances for Toronto in 2025, allowing three runs with an 8:6 K:BB over 6.1 innings.
Dillon Tate: Everything you need to know
Dillon Tate
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Birthdate
5/1/1994 (32)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'2", 190 lbs
Draft Info
2015: Rd 1; Pk 4 (TEX)
Birthplace
Harbor City, CA, USA
Position
RP
College
UC Santa Barbara
Career History
Toronto Blue Jays
2024-2026
(2 seasons)
Baltimore Orioles
2019-2023, 2024-2024
(5 seasons)
Dillon Tate: Breaking News
The Blue Jays optioned Tate to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. Tate has appeared in six games out of the bullpen for Toronto this season, registering a 4.26 ERA, 2.21 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB across 6.1 innings of work. The Blue Jays recalled Braydon Fisher in a corresponding move.
The Blue Jays selected Tate's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. Tate was up in the majors earlier this season, yielding three runs with a 7:6 K:BB over 5.1 innings. He'll operate in middle relief down the stretch.