Blue Jays call up Brendan Cellucci, DFA Matt Waldron
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a roster move, calling up left-handed pitcher Brendan Cellucci and designating Matt Waldron for assignment. Waldron has struggled in his brief time with the team, posting a 10.38 ERA over 4.1 innings. Cellucci, previously signed to a minor league contract, has performed well in the Jays system with a 3.74 ERA over 40 games. Meanwhile, Lenyn Sosa has been DFAed and cleared waivers, and Joe Mantiply is starting a rehab assignment.
- •Brendan Cellucci called up from minor leagues on August 19, 2026.
- •Matt Waldron has a 10.38 ERA in four outings this season.
- •Lenyn Sosa cleared waivers and reassigned to Buffalo.
- •Joe Mantiply begins rehab assignment in Dunedin.
- •Max Scherzer is expected to pitch in tonight's lineup.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Wednesday Bantering: Roster Moves
"The Jays made a roster move: I’m thinking that Waldron clears waivers and stays with the team, but we won’t know that for a few days. He’s had a rough time in 4 outings with the Jays, putting up a 10.38 ERA in 4.1 innings, with 7 hits, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. I think, […]
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