Borucki cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Borucki was DFA'd after pitching 4.1 shutout innings for the Jays in September, but he'll officially stick with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Assuming he remains in the minors for the rest of the season, the 31-year-old southpaw will finish 2025 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 35 innings in the big leagues.

The Blue Jays designated Borucki for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Borucki made four scoreless relief appearances during his time with the Blue Jays this month, but it wasn't enough to retain his roster spot. The lefty will likely clear waivers, and if he does, he would have the ability to elect free agency.

The Blue Jays selected Borucki's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Borucki made one scoreless appearance with Buffalo after inking a minor-league contract last week and will now join the big-league roster. The lefty reliever posted a 5.28 ERA and 27:12 K:BB over 30.2 innings with the Pirates earlier this season.

The Blue Jays signed Borucki to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's a homecoming of sorts for Borucki, who was drafted by the Blue Jays and spent parts of his first five major-league seasons with Toronto. The lefty reliever was released by the Pirates earlier this month after collecting a 5.28 ERA and 27:12 K:BB over 30.2 innings. Borucki has been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Borucki was released by the Pirates on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

EDGE Analysis

Borucki was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Friday, and rather than head to the minor leagues, he'll search for an opportunity elsewhere. He posted a 5.28 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with a 27:12 K:BB across 30.2 innings while with the Pirates.

The Pirates designated Borucki for assignment Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Borucki has stumbled to a 5.28 ERA in 30.2 innings with the Pirates this season. The 31-year-old hasn't been able to replicate the success he saw in 2023 during his first year in Pittsburgh, when he notched a 2.45 ERA across 40.1 innings. Borucki will hit waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he could remain in the organization.

Borucki threw 1.2 scoreless innings without allowing a baserunner and striking out two Monday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates' bullpen was taxed after a short start from Johan Oviedo, and Borucki was relied upon for key innings late in the game. He delivered a strong performance in his first appearance since being activated from the injured list Friday and could be used in a setup role or other high-leverage spots to close the season.

The Pirates reinstated Borucki (back) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Borucki landed on the IL in mid-June due to a lower-back injury. He was cleared to resume throwing in early July, and in seven rehab outings he allowed one run on two hits and four walks while striking out 10 across 7.1 innings. Borucki posted a 5.26 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, three saves and a 22:11 K:BB across 25.2 innings prior to his injury.

Borucki's (back) rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Borucki threw a perfect inning in a rehab outing at Low-A Bradenton, and he'll advance to Indianapolis. The 31-year-old reliever should need only one or two more minor-league appearances before being activated, though Pittsburgh will likely wait until after the All-Star break to add Borucki to the active roster.

Borucki (back) struck out one in a scoreless inning in his first rehab appearance with Single-A Bradenton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw landed on the 15-day injured list in late June with a lower-back injury but has been cleared to ramp things back up in game action. Borucki's absence has been brief, so it shouldn't take long before he rejoins the Pirates' active roster.