On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays continued their series with the Texas Rangers (in Candada).
They lost by a score of 7-4.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Trade With Athletics
GettyHayden Juenger #70 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 31, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
After Saturday’s game, the Blue Jays announced that they had made a trade with the Athletics.
They wrote: “OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired C Owen Carapellotti from the Athletics in exchange for RHP Hayden Juenger.”
Juenger was picked in the 6th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He is in the middle of his rookie season.
The 25-year-old has gone 0-0 with a 13.50 ERA in two games.
Social Media Reacts
GettyHayden Juenger #76 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses for a portrait during Toronto Blue Jays Photo Day at the Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training facility on February 22, 2023 in Dunedin, Florida.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Pat Malacaro: “RHP Hayden Juenger ends his #Bisons tenure the modern era leader in Games Pitched, 178, and sixth in Strikeouts, 251.”
A’s Communications: “The Athletics have acquired right-handed pitcher Hayden Juenger from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league catcher Owen Carapellotti. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Brett Harris has been designated for assignment”
Keegan Matheson: “News: #BlueJays have acquired Single-A catcher Owen Carapellotti from the Athletics for RHP Hayden Juenger.”
@TheBlueJaysHub: “The Blue Jays have traded RHP Hayden Juenger to the Athletics in exchange for Single-A Catcher Owen Carapellotti, per sources. Juenger was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on June 23rd.”
@McCoolJake: “Juenger was DFA’d earlier this week to clear a roster spot, so the Jays flipped him instead of losing him for nothing on waivers.”
Blue Jays Right Now
GettySean Keys #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes the field against the Texas Rangers during their MLB game at Rogers Centre on June 27, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.
The Blue Jays are the third-place team in the American League East with a 39-44 record in 83 games.
They are 4-6 over their last ten games.
Athletics Right Now
GettyManager Mark Kotsay (L) of the Athletics talks with umpire Laz Diaz #63 during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 23, 2026 in San Diego, California.
The Athletics are currently 40-42 in 82 games, which has them as the third-place team in the American League West.
They are in the middle of a series with the Los Angeles Angels.
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