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Toronto Blue Jays: News from the Nest – Sunday, July 4

By Tyson Shushkewich

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Elvis Luciano #65 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at TD Ballpark on February 27, 2020 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Elvis Luciano #65 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at TD Ballpark on February 27, 2020 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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LAKELAND, FLORIDA – MARCH 04: Elvis Luciano #65 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during a spring training game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 04, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /

New Hampshire Fisher Cats – AA

Record: 27-23

Playing Well:

Elvis Luciano – RHP

After missing some time on the injured list, RHP Elvis Luciano has turned into one of the most effective starting pitchers for the Fisher Cats. Through seven starts, the Dominican product is throwing to a 2.42 ERA with 11 walks, 23 strikeouts, and a 1.30 WHIP through 22.1 innings of work.

Kyle Jonhston – RHP

Now pitching in AA as a reliever, Kyle Johnston has performed well in his new role. He started pitching in relief on June 11 and since then, he has allowed only one earned run while racking up 12 strikeouts while going 2+ innings each outing. He has issued seven walks in the same time span, something to clean up, but nevertheless solid numbers for the right-hander.

Fitz Stadler – RHP

While the 6.75 ERA may be deceiving, since June 6, Fitz Stadler has not given up an earned run through 8.2 innings pitched, striking out 14 batters and only issuing five walks.

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Rough Times:

Johnny Barbato – RHP

Signed in early June, starting pitcher Johnny Barbato is struggling to keep his ERA below the 5.00 mark. Through five starts through June/July, Barbato currently sports a 5.90 ERA with 19 earned runs through 29.0 innings pitched. He currently has 10 walks compared to his 19 strikeouts but has only allowed one home run.

Transactions:

Injuries

C Gabriel Moreno and 1B Nick Podkul were placed on the 7-day IL.

INF/OF Austin Martin returns from the 7-day IL.

RHP James Dykstra was transferred from the 7-day IL to the 60-day IL.

Promoted

OF Tanner Kirwer, LHP Marcus Reyes, and RHP Cre Finfrock (demoted for one day) were promoted to AA from the Vancouver Canadians.

Activated

Recently signed RHP Reilly Hovis joins the Fisher Cats roster.

Demoted

1B Kevin Vicuna was reassigned back down to AA. He was called up to the Bisons back on June 18.

C Rodrigo Vigil was reassigned down to AA. He was called up to AAA back on June 8.

Transferred

OF Demi Orimoloye was transferred to the Development List.

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