Easton Lucas Called Up Amid Blue Jays Bullpen Shakeup
So here’s what’s going on in the world of Blue Jays baseball right now—things are getting shuffled fast, and Easton Lucas just found himself in a very interesting position.
The Blue Jays have placed right-hander Nick Sandlin on the 15-day injured list due to a nagging right lat strain that’s been bothering him for a bit now. Manager John Schneider said the club is taking a proactive approach—trying to avoid this minor issue turning into a bigger, long-term problem. Sandlin’s had a strong start to the season too, sporting a 2.25 ERA with improved control, so losing him, even temporarily, is definitely a blow to the bullpen.
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Now, to cover the gap left by Sandlin, the Blue Jays made a couple of moves. First, Dillon Tate is getting another shot after re-signing with Toronto in the spring. But what really caught my attention is that Easton Lucas is now being called into the picture—one of those lesser-known names that might surprise people if given the chance.
Lucas, a lefty with a solid minor league track record, is part of a growing group of arms that the Jays are cycling through in hopes of finding consistency out of the pen. His time to step up might be right now, and honestly, it’s a huge opportunity for him. Whether he’s getting the call to be the immediate next man up or the guy waiting just behind Schultz and Tate, it puts him squarely on the radar.
Also, Paxton Schultz had his contract selected, meaning Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment. That was probably overdue—Barnes has really struggled early on, giving up nine runs over just eight innings. Tough break for a vet, but performance talks.
Now with Sandlin out and a new mix of relievers being rotated in—including Lucas—the Jays are clearly trying to stay ahead of any long-term pitching depth issues. Especially early in the season, moves like this are critical. If Lucas can come in and eat up quality innings, especially as a lefty option, he could quickly carve out a bigger role.
This moment for Easton Lucas might seem like just another transaction on paper, but for a guy looking to stick in the majors, this is the kind of chance that can change careers.
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