Blue Jays Select Josh Fleming, Designate Austin Voth For Assignment

Key Points:

• The Toronto Blue Jays have selected left-hander Josh Fleming's contract and designated right-hander Austin Voth for assignment to manage their 40-man and active rosters amid pitching staff challenges.
• The roster moves respond to injuries and illnesses affecting pitchers Cody Ponce and Eric Lauer, with Fleming added to provide potential length against a tough Dodgers lineup featuring Max Scherzer, Kevin Gausman, and Dylan Cease.
• Fleming, who last pitched in the majors in 2024 with the Rays and Pirates, has a 4.77 ERA over 254 2/3 innings and was recently pitching in Triple-A; he is out of minor league options, suggesting a potentially short stay on the roster.
• Austin Voth, recently recalled and pitching 2 2/3 innings with one earned run allowed, is now in DFA limbo due to his service time, meaning he can refuse a minor league assignment and may be traded, waived, or elect free agency.
• The Blue Jays anticipate off-days on April 9th and 13th to rest their pitching staff and expect potential additions from Patrick Corbin and Trey Yesavage, who are currently in the minors or on the injured list rehabbing.