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Blue Jays assign reliever Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:07 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Blue Jays assign reliever Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that reliever Lazaro Estrada has cleared waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo. This development comes following a recent uptick in the team's performance, highlighted by consecutive series wins over the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Estrada, who has a 5.54 ERA in eight appearances this season, was designated for assignment but will remain with the organization. The Blue Jays are currently positioned one game out of the final American League Wild Card spot as they aim to build momentum towards the postseason.

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•Lazaro Estrada clears waivers and joins Triple-A Buffalo.
•Blue Jays have won consecutive series against Red Sox and Yankees.
•Estrada has a 5.54 ERA in eight appearances this season.
•Toronto is one game out of the final AL Wild Card spot.
•The team is gaining momentum as it approaches the postseason.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have been improving as of late, and after a back-to-back series wins over the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, this is a team that’s showing they can be a true Wild Card squad down the stretch in 2026.Much of that success has coincided with the team getting healthy, especially […] The post Blue Jays Officially Learn the Fate of 27-Year-Old Reliever appeared first on HEAVY.
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