The Blue Jays claimed Schultz off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Although he posted a winning record (10-8) at Triple-A Reno this season, Schultz struggled, with a 6.18 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 1.78 K/BB over 135.1 innings. The 29-year-old can, however, dial up his fastball to the mid-90s, and he also throws a slider and a changeup. The Blue Jays may be inclined to end his run as a starter and have Schultz work exclusively as a reliever next season.

Schultz was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday. To make room on the active roster for infielder Cliff Pennington (thumb), the Diamondbacks sent Schultz back to Reno, where he's posted a 5.75 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 117.1 innings this season. Schultz may get another opportunity to eat some innings as a long man out of the big league bullpen, but it's hard to imagine him getting a chance to start for Arizona.

Schultz allowed two runs on six hits while striking out one in 4.1 innings in the Diamondbacks' 12-2 loss to the Royals on Tuesday. Schultz has now allowed seven runs in his last two appearances, spanning five innings. Tuesday's outing lowered his ERA from 12.27 to 7.88 in four starts this season. On the positive side, Schultz has issued just one walk in eight innings of work this season.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Bo Schultz from Triple-A Reno. Schultz nearly made the Diamondbacks' bullpen out of spring training with a strong showing in the Cactus League. But the 28-year-old has struggled this season at Triple-A, posting a 5.75 ERA in 117 1/3 innings. He will pitch in low-leverage situations for Arizona.

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Bo Schultz to Triple-A Reno. The 28-year-old pitched well in his limited Cactus League action, posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 5/1 K/BB ratio in 6 1/3 innings. He could be an option for the D'Backs as a starter or reliever at some point during the 2014 campaign.

Bo Schultz pitched well in Sunday's Cactus League start against the Padres, allowing just an unearned run over three strong innings. Schultz allowed three hits while fanning three on the afternoon. The 28-year-old isn't expected to make the Opening Day roster, but has impressed early on with five scoreless frames to this point.