Bolsinger has agreed to pitch with Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan for the 2018 season, the team's official Twitter account reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was outrighted off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster in August, and opted for a steady paycheck in Japan over having to work his way back to the big leagues. The 29-year-old righty has a career 4.92 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 210 strikeouts in 230.2 MLB innings.

Bolsinger was outrighted top Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After clearing waivers earlier in the week, the Blue Jays will retain Bolsinger within their system as a member of their Triple-A club. Bolsinger owns a strong 1.60 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP across 41.3 innings at Triple-A this season.

Bolsinger was designated for assignment on Saturday, Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bolsinger, who was also DFA'd and sent to Triple-A in June, has had a rough 2017 campaign with the Blue Jays, posting a 6.31 ERA over 11 appearances (five starts) while struggling with command en route to 27 walks. After allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks in Friday's blowout loss to Houston, the 29-year-old will likely find himself back in the minors -- assuming he clears waivers. Taylor Cole will take his spot in the Toronto bullpen.

Bolsinger could be moved into the Blue Jays' rotation after the team traded Francisco Liriano to the Astros on Monday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bolsinger was activated from the 10-day disabled list over the weekend after he was briefly sidelined due to right knee inflammation and made an appearance in Sunday's win over the Angels, covering 2.1 innings and giving up one run. Though Bolsinger has submitted an underwhelming 5.49 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 10 appearances (five starts) for the Blue Jays this season, there aren't many other appealing alternatives on the 40-man roster, so he could get the first crack at filling the void left by Liriano's departure. If that's the case, Bolsinger would have a tough test right off the bat, as he'd be in line for a road start against the American League-leading Astros during the upcoming weekend.

Bolsinger (knee) was activated from the 10-day DL on Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bolsinger returns having bypassed a minor-league rehab assignment after missing the minimum 10 days due to knee inflammation. He should be fresh and ready to provide length out of the bullpen with Chris Smith optioned down.

Bolsinger was placed on the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to right knee inflammation, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains to be seen how serious this injury is for the right-hander after landing on the DL following Tuesday's loss. Bolsinger gave up the walk-off home run in the 15th inning against the Red Sox, and has been struggling at the mound during his last couple appearances, allowing eight earned runs over his last 12.1 innings of work. In a corresponding move, the team recalled Cesar Valdez from Triple-A Buffalo.

Bolsinger struck out six but gave up a walkoff home run in 3.1 innings of relief during Tuesday's marathon loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Bolsinger, a former starter, was called upon to pitch several innings of the game. He found success by pounding the strike zone with 34 of his 45 pitches going for strikes before giving up the home run to Hanley Ramirez. Bolsinger's ability to make occasional spot starts help's his fantasy value, but his low strikeout rate of 21.5 percent limits his potential for owners moving forward.

Bolsinger had his contract purchased from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bolsinger has pitched well for the Bisons recently, earning him a second shot with the Blue Jays this season. The 29-year-old compiled a 5.61 ERA and 1.79 WHIP across 25.2 innings in his first stint with the big club this season. He's served primarily as a starter this season, so he'll be able to offer some length out of Toronto's bullpen if that's where he ends up. Glenn Sparkman was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Bolsinger has cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marked the second time this season that he cleared waivers prior to joining Buffalo. Although there were spurts of decency, Bolsinger's overall performance in was largely disappointing with the Jays in 2017. He posted a 5.61 ERA and a 1.79 WHIP across 25.2 innings.

Bolsinger was designated for assignment Thursday, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bolsinger has struggled mightily in his past two seasons in the big leagues, and despite fanning seven hitters in Wednesday's no decision, there's simply no room for him on the roster with Francisco Liriano (shoulder) returning from the disabled list to start Friday. Bolsinger could create some intrigue on waivers given his experience and success in the minors, but it's tough to see him getting too many more shots in the big leagues until he proves he can sustain his success over a longer period of time. Leonel Campos will take his spot on the roster for the time being.