Blue Jays recall left-hander Lucas from minors

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-hander Easton Lucas from triple-A Buffalo.

Lucas can also be energetic for Saturday afternoon’s game against the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers.

In a corresponding move, the team optioned left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl to the minors.

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Lucas, 28, has made six appearances and five starts for the Blue Jays this season.

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He has a 3-3 record with a 6.66 earned-run average this season and has surrendered 18 runs but struck out 23 batters in 24 1/3 innings of motion.

The 28-year-old Bruihl has a 5.68 ERA in 14 appearances with 16 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings in 2025.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 30, 2025.