Blue Jays recall pitcher Brandon Eisert, option Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Eisert makes his major league debut against the Boston Red Sox during eighth inning American League MLB action in Toronto on Monday, June 17, 2024. The Blue Jays have recalled Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.

Eisert will also be active for Sunday afternoon's game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks.

In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays optioned right-hander Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo.

In three games in July, Francis has surrendered five earned runs, four walks across five innings, to go along with five strikeouts.

The 28-year-old has an earned-run average of 5.82 on the season in 16 games, with 34 strikeouts this season.

Eisert, 26, has a 5.17 ERA in 25 games with Buffalo, along with 47 strikeouts in 2024.

This report by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was first published July 14, 2024.

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