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Blue Jays sign Michael Lorenzen, demote Chad Dallas to Triple-A

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:46 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Blue Jays sign Michael Lorenzen, demote Chad Dallas to Triple-A

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays announced the signing of pitcher Michael Lorenzen ahead of their game against the Kansas City Royals. With Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage sidelined, Lorenzen, a former All-Star, will join the bullpen rather than start. In a corresponding move, Chad Dallas has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo after making one appearance with the Blue Jays. This marks the fifth time Dallas has been sent to the minors this season, complicating his eligibility for future moves under MLB rules.

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•Blue Jays sign Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal.
•Chad Dallas demoted to Triple-A Buffalo after brief stint.
•Lorenzen will not start but will pitch out of the bullpen.
•Dallas has been optioned to the minors five times this season.
•Blue Jays face the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are currently without Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage in their starting rotation.As they wrap up their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night, the Blue Jays made some notable roster moves hours before the game.Blue Jays Sign Former All-StarToronto agreed to a deal with 34-year-old pitcher Michael Lorenzen, […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Demote 26-Year-Old Pitcher After Signing Former All-Star appeared first on HEAVY.
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