"For Swanson, he will forever be remembered in Toronto as being part of the controversial trade that sent fan favourite Teoscar Hernández to the Seattle Mariners during the 2022-23 offseason. Even though Hernández didn't end up raking it big for the Mariners, the move would eventually pave way for the star outfielder to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. In doing so, he has managed to win two World Series championships already, to the pain and agony of Blue Jays fans everywhere that never wanted him to leave."
"As for Swanson and his tenure with the Blue Jays, he put together a strong first season after joining the ballclub by going 4-2 with a 2.97 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, along with 75 strikeouts in 66.2 innings pitched over 69 relief appearances. However, his follow-up years with Toronto didn't go according to plan, filled with injuries and inconsistency for the most part. In 2024, Swanson began the season on the injured list with thoracic spine inflammation."
Erik Swanson has retired at 32 after seven Major League Baseball seasons. Swanson is closely associated with the trade that sent Teoscar Hernández away from Toronto, a move that ultimately led to Hernández joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and winning two World Series championships. Swanson produced a strong first season with the Blue Jays, posting a 4-2 record, 2.97 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 75 strikeouts in 66.2 innings across 69 relief appearances. Subsequent seasons were marred by injuries and inconsistency, including thoracic spine inflammation in 2024 and a right arm injury in 2025 that preceded his release.
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