The Toronto Blue Jays optioned reliever Braydon Fisher to Triple-A Buffalo to create a roster spot for newly acquired starter Shane Bieber, who will start Friday. Fisher posted strong numbers in 41 appearances, including a 4-0 record, five holds, a 3.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings. The move surprised fans given Fisher's reliability. Other possible roster cuts included Mason Fluharty, who has struggled recently but remains the only lefty behind Brendon Little, and Tommy Nance, who has been enjoying a strong 2025 campaign.
With huge trade deadline acquisition Shane Bieber set to start for the Toronto Blue Jays this Friday, Toronto needed to make room for him on their current roster. As a result, a pitcher from the current roster was destined to lose their spot, and it's the one not many were expecting. On Wednesday, the Blue Jays sent reliever Braydon Fisher back down to the minors in preparation of activating Bieber, according to Blue Jays beat reporter Keegan Matheson.
That transaction sure came as a surprise to many Toronto fans. After all, Fisher had been one of the most effective and reliable arms in their bullpen since his callup in early May. In 41 appearances, the 25-year-old right-hander posted a 4-0 record with five holds and only one blown save, along with a solid 3.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in just 38 2/3 total innings pitched.
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