Blue Jays Facing Backlash After Announcement Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays are riding high on a five-game winning streak, having recently completed a four-game sweep against the Athletics. Their latest victory was an 8-4 comeback win on Sunday, highlighted by Addison Barger’s pivotal three-run homer in the eighth inning. This surge has improved their season record to 31-28, positioning them 5.5 games behind the AL East-leading New York Yankees and just half a game out of a Wild Card spot.
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Toronto now faces a formidable challenge as they host the Philadelphia Phillies, who boast a 36-23 record and are just one game behind the New York Mets in the NL East. Despite a recent four-game losing streak, the Phillies remain a strong opponent, and the potential return of star player Bryce Harper could be an added advantage for them.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Ureña.Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Ahead of Tuesday’s game, the Blue Jays announced that right-handed pitcher José Ureña has cleared waivers and elected free agency after being designated for assignment on May 31 .
Ureña, who signed a one-year deal with Toronto in early May, appeared in seven games, posting a 5.87 ERA over 15.1 innings with eight strikeouts and a 1.50 WHIP.
The decision to DFA Ureña, and his subsequent departure, has elicited mixed reactions from fans on social media. Many expressed frustration over the perceived lack of return on investment.
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“NOOOOOOOOOOO,” said another.
“Bruh,” one fan simply reacted.
“Another wasted contract on a soon to be KBO player,” another fan wrote.
“Wish we found a way to trade for more cash consideration,” another fan added.
“Why didn’t we trade him for at least something?” a fan questioned.
The Blue Jays aim to maintain their winning momentum and solidify their position in the playoff race. The upcoming series will be a critical test of their resilience and depth against one of the National League’s top teams.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.