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Blue Jays designate Jose Urena, recall Easton Lucas

Lucas returns with the opportunity to stabilize the bullpen in long relief ahead of Saturday’s game against the Athletics

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Blue Jays DFA ex-Mets pitcher Jose Urena.

Overview

  • Toronto placed right-hander Jose Urena on waivers and summoned left-hander Easton Lucas from Triple-A Buffalo on May 31.
  • Urena, 33, logged six appearances (two starts) for Toronto, posting a 3.65 ERA with five strikeouts and three home runs allowed over 12.1 innings.
  • Lucas, 28, rejoins the big-league club after pitching 21⅔ innings this season with a 2–2 record and a 5.82 ERA.
  • In his final two April starts against Atlanta and Seattle, Lucas surrendered 14 earned runs over 6.2 innings, prompting his earlier demotion.
  • Braydon Fisher is slated to start Saturday’s game in Oakland, with Lucas likely available for extended relief as Toronto pursues a fourth straight win.