Blue Jays option Adam Macko to minors after Cease's return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays demoted left-hander Adam Macko to Triple-A after activating Dylan Cease from the injured list. Cease, who missed time due to a hamstring injury, is set to return to the rotation for a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Macko had been performing well, recording a 1.50 ERA in 12 innings this season, but his roster spot was lost due to Cease's activation. He had a successful stint in the majors, not allowing a run in his first eight appearances. The Blue Jays are concluding a series with the Phillies, and Cease will start Game 2.
- •Dylan Cease returns to Blue Jays' rotation after injury
- •Adam Macko optioned to Triple-A despite impressive 1.50 ERA
- •Macko had not allowed a run in his first eight MLB appearances
- •Blue Jays face Philadelphia Phillies in ongoing series
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays demote pitcher with 2.15 ERA to minors
"The Toronto Blue Jays welcomed Dylan Cease back to the starting rotation Tuesday. The right-handed pitcher, who signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with Toronto last winter, was activated from the 15-day injured list following a hamstring injury. Cease’s return…
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 9, 2026, 9:40 PMPadres get much-needed win against struggling Reds club
- MLB•Jun 9, 2026, 9:30 PMPayton Tolle takes the mound and tries to even up the series against the Rays
- MLB•Jun 9, 2026, 8:36 PMMets' Juan Soto and Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong have same All-Star problem
- MLB•Jun 9, 2026, 8:00 PMVOTE: Will Yankees win AL East despite Judge’s injury?
- MLB•Jun 9, 2026, 7:18 PMMLB insider reveals Tigers trade update with big Tarik Skubal implications
- MLB•Jun 9, 2026, 7:11 PMMets announce today's lineup vs Cardinals as Francisco Alvarez returns
