On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays are playing the second game of their series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx.
They will look to bounce back after losing by a score of 3-1 on Friday.
UPDATE: The Blue Jays won 4-3.
Blue Jays Lose 29-Year-Old
Earlier this week, the Blue Jays designated Matt Waldron for assignment.
It’s now been announced that Waldron has been claimed by the Washington Nationals.
The Blue Jays wrote (via X): “ROSTER MOVE: 🔹 RHP Matt Waldron has been claimed off waivers by the Nationals”
🔹 RHP Matt Waldron has been claimed off waivers by the Nationals
Waldron only appeared in four games for the Blue Jays.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying:
@NationalsComms: “The Nationals have made the following roster moves: -Claimed right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron on outright waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. -Transferred left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the 60-day Injured List.”
Spencer Nusbaum: “The Nationals have claimed knuckleball pitcher Matt Waldron off of waivers. This season: 7.54 ERA in the majors, 1.33 ERA in the minors. Connelly Early was transferred to the 60-day IL.”
Mark Zuckerman: “Nationals have claimed RHP Matt Waldron off waivers from Blue Jays. Doesn’t throw knuckleball as much as he used to with Padres, but it’s still his most-used pitch. LHP Connolly Early was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot. Doesn’t change his timeline.”
@BlueJaysBuddha: “The Matt Waldron era in Toronto will not be looked back on with fondness”
Looking At The Blue Jays
The Blue Jays came into Saturday as the fourth-place team in the American League East with a 63-67 record in 130 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 30-34 in 64 games on the road).
Toronto Blue Jays Lose 29-Year-Old Pitcher To Another MLB Team