Toronto Blue Jays Announce Roster Move Before Dodgers Game
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 27: Manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks to the dugout during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Canada for the second game of their series.
The Blue Jays lost (on Monday) by a score of 14-2.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Roster Move
GettyManager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout before game seven of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners at the Rogers Centre on October 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
Before Tuesday’s game, the Blue Jays announced that they had made a series of roster moves.
Two of those moves included calling up Patrick Corbin and Tyler Fitzgerald.
Keegan Matheson of MLB.com wrote: “News: Addison Barger to the IL with a left ankle sprain. • INF Tyler Fitzgerald recalled • LHP Patrick Corbin recalled • LHP Josh Fleming DFA’d”
Corbin’s Background
GettyPatrick Corbin #46 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Globe Life Field on August 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Corbin is a two-time All-Star who has also spent time playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals over 13 seasons.
The 2019 World Series Champion is coming off a year where he went 7-11 with a 4.40 ERA in 31 games for the Rangers.
He signed with the Blue Jays earlier this week.
Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet wrote (on April 3): “Blue Jays signed Patrick Corbin to a one-year $1 million contract He’s been ptioned to the Dunedin Blue Jays roster. Deal includes $1 million in incentives per source”
Fitzgerald’s Background
GettyTyler Fitzgerald #49 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after scoring the winning run from third base on a wild pitch by Pierce Johnson #38 of the Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the 10th inning at Oracle Park on June 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won the game 5-4.
Fitzgerald had spent the first three seasons of his carer playing for the San Francisco Giants.
He is coming off a year where he batted .217 with four home runs and 14 RBI’s.
The 28-year-old was recently traded to the Blue Jays.
Underdog MLB wrote (on April 4): “Trade summary: Blue Jays get – Tyler Fitzgerald Giants get – cash”
Blue Jays Right Now
GettyManager John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to the field before the game against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Blue Jays have dealt with a lot of injuries to start the 2026 season.
After Monday’s loss to the Dodgers, they dropped to 4-6 in their first games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the American League East.
Following their series with the Dodgers, the Blue Jays will remain in Canada to host the Minnesota Twins (on April 10).
Last season, they lost in Game 7 of the World Series (to the Dodgers).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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On Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Canada for the second game of their series.The Blue Jays lost (on Monday) by a score of 14-2.Toronto Blue Jays Announce Roster MoveBefore Tuesday’s game, the Blue Jays announced that they had made a series of roster moves.Two of those moves […]
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