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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

Blue Jays call up Brendan Cellucci, DFA Matt Waldron
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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What they're saying
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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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