As the Baltimore Orioles try to build some momentum in 2025, a former key member of their bullpen is going to be pitching in the Majors for a division rival.
It seems like over-reaction, but the Jays have DFAed Jacob Barnes after yesterday’s loss. They left him out to dry yesterday. And Nick Sandlin is on the 15-day IL with a lat strain.
Right-hander Dillon Tate has returned. The 30-year-old reliever rejoined the Toronto Blue Jays organization on Monday, reportedly signing a major-league contract, per Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling.
Amid bullpen health issues, the Toronto Blue Jays have brought back reliever Dillon Tate, according to a report from Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Blue Jays have agreed to a major-league deal with right-handed reliever Dillon Tate, per sources.
The Blue Jays had one of baseball’s worst bullpens in 2024, as injuries and under-performance wreaked havoc on what was a solid relief corps as recently as the 2023 campaign.
The Toronto Blue Jays made a big move on Friday night, electing to non-tender longtme reliever Jordan Romano. However, that wasn't the only move that the Jays made.
It appears the Toronto Blue Jays will need a new closer next season. Ahead of Friday’s 8 p.m. ET non-tender deadline, the club opted not to tender a contract to right-hander Jordan Romano, ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported.
Part 2: The Resources Yesterday, I went through the current state of the roster. Before moving on to likely scenarios, I wanted to more briefly summarize their likely assets, financial and in trade.
The rotation of relievers continues, as the Toronto Blue Jays made a transaction on Wednesday. Dillon Tate was claimed off waivers on September 1 by the Jays and was immediately optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.
Another day, another veteran pitcher claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. This time, the front office turned to one of its AL East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles, claiming right-hander Dillon Tate in a move made official prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins.
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed Miami Marlins outfielder Forrest Wall and designated veteran reliever Dillon Tate for assignment. In 2022, Tate was recognized as a solid reliever for the Orioles.
Who said the MLB trade deadline would be the last chance for contenders to shake up their rosters this season? The Baltimore Orioles are proving that not to be the case, as they have been very busy with roster transactions over the last week.
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Thursday that they have selected the contract of newly signed right-hander Burch Smith from Triple-A Norfolk. Fellow righty Dillon Tate was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.
Things have not been pretty for the Baltimore Orioles in their current series against the Chicago Cubs. They are on the verge of getting swept if they don't win the finale on Thursday, and their two straight losses has put them at 5-5 over their last 10 games.