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Toronto Blue Jays AL East
 
Erik Swanson • #50 • P
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'3", 220 lbs.
Born:Sep 4, 1993 (31 yrs) in Terrace Park, OH
Hometown:Newburgh, OH
Experience:4 years
Drafted:Drafted by Texas in 2014 (8/246).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Seattle in 2022.
Bats:R
Throws:R
11/23/2024
12:23am
Avoids arbitration with Toronto
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Swanson agreed to a one-year deal with the Blue Jays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
07/19/2024
7:52pm
Rejoins major-league roster
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The Blue Jays recalled Swanson from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
07/10/2024
5:20pm
Could be recalled soon
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The Blue Jays are considering recalling Swanson from Triple-A Buffalo soon, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
05/28/2024
9:19pm
Demoted to Triple-A
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The Blue Jays optioned Swanson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
05/28/2024
2:13pm
Collects fifth hold
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Swanson gave up a run on two hits in a third of an inning Monday to record his fifth hold of the season in a 5-1 win over the White Sox.
04/18/2024
2:10pm
Struggles in season debut
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Swanson (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on three hits in a third of an inning.
04/16/2024
7:44pm
Rejoins Toronto bullpen
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Swanson (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
04/15/2024
8:23pm
Expected back Tuesday
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Swanson (forearm) is likely to be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
04/06/2024
9:32pm
Beginning assignment Sunday
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Swanson (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
04/05/2024
3:51pm
Throws live batting practice
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Swanson (forearm) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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