CJ Van Eyk elects free agency after Blue Jays remove him from roster

Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher CJ Van Eyk has elected free agency after being removed from the team's 40-man roster. The move allows Van Eyk to explore opportunities outside of the Blue Jays organization, following a brief stint in the majors this summer during which he posted a 5.40 ERA over 11 2/3 innings. The decision comes amid a series of offseason roster changes by Toronto, who are working to improve after a disappointing end to their season after reaching the World Series. Van Eyk's journey included overcoming Tommy John surgery that caused him to miss the entire 2022 season, and he was a second-round draft pick in 2020.

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