Brendon Little RP TOR Sun 4/5/26 12:20 PM
Brendon Little
RP TOR
Toronto optioned Little to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Little has had a disastrous start to the campaign, allowing 10 earned runs and giving up three homers while posting a 6:3 K:BB over 3.2 innings across five appearances. He was a big piece of the team's bullpen while working in a high-leverage role last season, so Little will presumably be given another chance with the big-league club if he's able to work out his issues with Buffalo. The Blue Jays selected the contracts of two relievers -- Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply -- among a series of transactions Sunday.
Lazaro Estrada RP TOR Sun 4/5/26 12:09 PM
Lazaro Estrada
RP TOR
Toronto optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Estrada was excellent in a bulk-relief outing Saturday, holding the White Sox hitless over four innings while striking out three batters and walking two. However, he threw 66 pitches and would presumably be sidelined for several days as a result, so the Blue Jays opted to shuffle him down to Buffalo in order to beef up the team's bullpen. Given Estrada's performance Saturday, it seems very likely he'll be back with the major-league club relatively soon.
Austin Voth RP TOR Sun 4/5/26 12:02 PM
Austin Voth
RP TOR
Toronto selected Voth's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After Voth was released by the White Sox on March 20, the Blue Jays scooped him up on a minor-league contract. In one start with Buffalo this season, the right-hander tossed three innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out two batters. Voth has worked both as a starter and a reliever during his time in the majors, but given that Toronto stated that he'd be available to pitch Sunday, it appears he's slated for a bullpen role.
OUTBilly Cook 2B PIT Sun 4/5/26 12:01 PM
OUTBilly Cook
2B PIT
The Pirates recalled Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was sent to Indianapolis on Thursday but will quickly return to the majors with Jared Triolo (knee) landing on the injured list. Cook made the Pirates' Opening Day roster but registered just six plate appearances during the first week of the season, and he's unlikely to have a significant role while Pittsburgh's outfield is in good health.
Joe Mantiply RP TOR Sun 4/5/26 11:57 AM
Joe Mantiply
RP TOR
The Blue Jays selected Mantiply's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Mantiply signed a minor-league contract with Toronto in early March, but he wasn't able to crack the Opening Day roster. The veteran reliever thus began the campaign with Buffalo, pitching in two games and allowing one run while posting a 3:0 K:BB over 3.2 innings. Mantiply should occupy a low-leverage spot in the Blue Jays' bullpen. The team was able to clear room for him on the 40-man roster by transferring Cody Ponce (knee) and Anthony Santander (shoulder) to the 60-day IL.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Sun 4/5/26 11:53 AM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
The Dodgers are recalling Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mookie Betts is headed to the injured list with an oblique strain, so Kim will join the Dodgers to split playing time at shortstop with Miguel Rojas. Kim missed out on Los Angeles' Opening Day roster in order for him to get everyday reps at Triple-A, but he'll now have a chance at a regular role in the majors. In his first taste of the big leagues last season, he posted a .280/.314/.385 slash line with three homers, 13 steals, 17 RBI and 19 runs in 71 regular-season games.
60DAnthony Santander RF/DH TOR Sun 4/5/26 11:52 AM
60DAnthony Santander
RF/DH TOR
Toronto moved Santander (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
This was an expected move at some point after Santander underwent shoulder surgery in February. The veteran outfielder could return later in the season, though he's almost certain to be out at least through the All-Star break. The Blue Jays opened up a spot on their 40-man roster, which will likely to used to bolster an injury-depleted pitching staff.
60DCody Ponce RP TOR Sun 4/5/26 11:48 AM
60DCody Ponce
RP TOR
The Blue Jays transferred Ponce (knee) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Ponce injured his knee last Monday versus Colorado and is visiting Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday to determine whether he needs surgery to repair a sprained right ACL. The right-hander is going to miss significant time and would almost certainly be out until next season if surgery is needed. By placing Ponce on the 60-day IL, Toronto opened up a spot on its 40-man roster.
Michael Wacha SP KC Sun 4/5/26 11:42 AM
Michael Wacha
SP KC
Wacha (illness) is expected to start against Cleveland on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wacha came down with an illness in the middle of this week and couldn't make his scheduled start Friday versus Milwaukee. The right-hander appears to be feeling better given that he will take his turn Monday. Noah Cameron is slated to start Tuesday, while Cole Ragans is scheduled to start the series finale Wednesday, per Rogers.
10DMookie Betts SS LAD Sun 4/5/26 11:36 AM
10DMookie Betts
SS LAD
Manager Dave Roberts announced Sunday that Betts was diagnosed with a right oblique strain and is being placed on the 10-day injured list, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Betts exited Saturday's contest with the injury, which was originally labeled as lower-back pain. An MRI revealed it's actually an oblique issue, which carries an expected recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Hyeseong Kim is joining the Dodgers in a corresponding move and is expected to split time at shortstop with Miguel Rojas while Betts is unavailable.