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The Toronto Blue Jays will sign right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a major league contract after he opted out of his minor league deal with the New York Yankees, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. Wang, who had a special clause in his contract with the Yankees that allowed him to leave...

Jun 7, 2013, 7:24 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com

Today's news from around the American League East: Yankees activate Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis The New York Yankees announced that they have activated first baseman Mark Teixeira and third baseman Kevin Youkilis from the disabled list. Teixeira, who strained his wrist during spring training, has been out all season and will...

May 31, 2013, 5:07 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com

The Toronto Blue Jays are sending lefty Sean Nolin down to AA following his 1 ⅓ inning loss to the Orioles last night, reports Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Thad Weber will replace him on the Blue Jays roster. Bluebird Banter: Jays call up Thad Weber Nolin was called up from AA New...

May 25, 2013, 11:30 am EDT via mlbdailydish.com

Sean Nolin, one of the Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospects, will be called up tomorrow to start against the Baltimore Orioles. Nolin has been pitching for Double-A New Hampshire this season. R.A. Dickey will follow Nolin on Saturday, with Chad Jenkins taking the mound on Sunday, according to Eduardo Encina of...

May 23, 2013, 5:00 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com

The Blue Jays released pitcher Miguel Batista today, the team announced via Twitter. He had been pitching in Triple-A. More Blue Jays: Why Anthony Gose? The team made a flurry of moves at the minor-league level, and the release of the journeyman seemed like a logical step. When you can't make it...

May 21, 2013, 10:00 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com

Blue Jays pitcher Josh Johnson will make a rehab start with Class A Dunedin on Monday, reports Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com Bluebird Banter: Aspiring Jays: Christian Lopes, Ryan Schimpf and Walks Johnson was placed on the 15-day DL on April 21 after experiencing pain in his right bicep. There were initial concerns...

May 19, 2013, 11:00 am EDT via mlbdailydish.com

Ortiz battling oblique tightness Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is currently battling a mild oblique injury, and received a day off on Sunday to help him heal from the injury, per Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald. Ortiz described the injury as "a little bit of tightness in his left...

May 16, 2013, 12:59 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com

Sergio Santos having surgery Relief pitcher Sergio Santos will likely have surgery this week to clean out bone spurs and chips in his elbow. The surgery is not season-ending, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. His expected recovery time is about six weeks, though the Blue Jays will have a better idea after...

May 14, 2013, 4:34 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Rajai Davis on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique strain, and called pitcher Chad Jenkins up from Double-A New Hampshire to take his spot. More Blue Jays: Bluebird Banter Davis had to leave Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning...

May 11, 2013, 7:00 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com

Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow stayed back in Florida while the team moved on to Boston. Morrow remained to have tests done on his back. The Blue Jays still have Morrow scheduled to start on Sunday, reports Barry Davis of Sportsnet. The right hander was originally slated to pitch Friday, but had...

May 10, 2013, 5:36 pm EDT via mlbdailydish.com