ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Blue Jays released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.
Ryan has struggled this season, going 1-1 with a 6.53 ERA in 25 relief appearances. The left-hander allowed 22 hits, including five homers, and 17 walks over 20 2/3 innings.
Footnotes.
Right-hander Bartolo Colon, whose whereabouts had been uncertain a day earlier, is now expected to join the White Sox’s Triple-A team and make his scheduled injury rehab start today.
The team agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with first-round draft pick Jared Mitchell, an outfielder who led LSU to the College World Series title last month.
• The Dodgers recalled right-hander Cory Wade from the minors to replace injured reliever Ronald Belisario, who was placed on the 15-day DL with a strained right elbow.
• All-star outfielder Torii Hunter sat out the Angels’ game against the Rangers with a strained adductor.
• The Yankees activated backup catcher Jose Molina, who has not played since May 7 because of a quadriceps injury, from the DL.
• The Tigers recalled outfielder Clete Thomas from Triple-A Toledo and designated infielder and outfielder Don Kelly for assignment.
• The Indians activated left-hander Aaron Laffey from the 15-day DL and optioned left-handed reliever Rafael Perez to Triple-A Columbus.
• Left-hander Oliver Perez was activated from the DL by the Mets.
The Associated Press
