On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays are taking part in the second recreation of their collection with the New York Yankees within the Bronx.
They may look to bounce again after shedding by a rating of 3-1 on Friday.
UPDATE: The Blue Jays received 4-3.
Jays Lose 29-12 months-Previous
GettyMatt Waldron #64 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch within the eighth inning throughout a recreation towards the Philadelphia Phillies at Residents Financial institution Park on August 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Blue Jays received 5-4.
Earlier this week, the Blue Jays designated Matt Waldron for task.
It’s now been introduced that Waldron has been claimed by the Washington Nationals.
The Blue Jays wrote (by way of X): “ROSTER MOVE: 🔹 RHP Matt Waldron has been claimed off waivers by the Nationals”
Waldron solely appeared in 4 video games for the Blue Jays.
Social Media Reacts
GettyBeginning pitcher Matt Waldron #61 of the San Diego Padres walks to the dugout after he was pulled within the fourth inning towards the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 17, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Right here’s what individuals have been saying:
@NationalsComms: “The Nationals have made the next roster strikes: -Claimed right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron on outright waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. -Transferred left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the 60-day Injured Checklist.”
Spencer Nusbaum: “The Nationals have claimed knuckleball pitcher Matt Waldron off of waivers. This season: 7.54 ERA within the majors, 1.33 ERA within the minors. Connelly Early was transferred to the 60-day IL.”
GettyMatt Waldron #61 of the San Diego Padres pitches through the first inning of a recreation towards the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on June 08, 2024 in San Diego, California.
Mark Zuckerman: “Nationals have claimed RHP Matt Waldron off waivers from Blue Jays. Doesn’t throw knuckleball as a lot as he used to with Padres, however it’s nonetheless his most-used pitch. LHP Connolly Early was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot. Doesn’t change his timeline.”
@BlueJaysBuddha: “The Matt Waldron period in Toronto won’t be seemed again on with fondness”
Wanting At The Blue Jays
GettyKazuma Okamoto #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays scores a run through the fourth inning towards the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2026 in New York Metropolis.
The Blue Jays got here into Saturday because the fourth-place staff within the American League East with a 63-67 file in 130 video games.
They’ve gone 6-4 over their final ten video games (and are 30-34 in 64 video games on the highway).
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