"The right-handed pitcher appeared in 13 games with the Jays, authoring a 4.38 ERA and 4.07 FIP in 24.2 innings pitched, with a 25.5 K% and 7.3 BB%. His most memorable appearance in his big league tenure was his debut, as he struck out eight in four and one-third innings pitched. This matched the Major League Baseball record for most strikeouts from a reliever making their big league debut."
"There's a possibility that Schultz is claimed on waivers. His fastball sits a tick under 94 mph, with a cutter, changeup, and slider as his secondary pitches. Schultz had a 27.4 whiff% in 2025, while also doing a good job avoiding giving up free passes. Last season with the Bisons, the 28-year-old had a 3.31 ERA and 3.99 FIP in 49 innings pitched, making one start in 25 appearances, along with a 23.6 K% and 8.7 BB%."
Michael Schultz spent 2025 as an AAAA pitcher, receiving five recalls after being added to the 40-man roster on April 20. He appeared in 13 games for the Blue Jays, posting a 4.38 ERA and 4.07 FIP in 24.2 innings with a 25.5% strikeout rate and 7.3% walk rate. His debut matched the MLB record for strikeouts by a reliever in a big league debut when he fanned eight in 4 1/3 innings. His fastball sits just under 94 mph and he complements it with a cutter, changeup, and slider, generating a 27.4% whiff rate in 2025. After transitioning from starter to bulk reliever, he posted a 3.31 ERA and 3.99 FIP in 49 Triple-A innings. Schultz was designated for assignment and may be claimed on waivers, leaving his roster status uncertain for the upcoming season.
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