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.
Blue Jays Lose 29-Year-Old Pitcher To Another Team
GettyMatt Waldron #64 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch in the eighth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Blue Jays won 5-4.
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
GettyStarting pitcher Matt Waldron #61 of the San Diego Padres walks to the dugout after he was pulled in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 17, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
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.”
GettyMatt Waldron #61 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on June 08, 2024 in San Diego, California.
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
GettyKazuma Okamoto #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays scores a run during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2026 in New York City.
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