Team announcements on Monday afternoon revealed that pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson was added to the major league roster by the Toronto Blue Jays, while Davis Schneider was sent down to Triple-A Buffalo. The roster adjustments come as the club prepares to open a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox.
Simeon Woods Richardson Active After Scoreless Relief Run
Simeon Woods Richardson joins the active roster for the upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox, according to the club’s official announcement. The 25-year-old pitcher holds a 6.40 ERA across 57.2 innings this season between appearances with the Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, according to team records. Since the Blue Jays acquired him on June 3, Woods Richardson has pitched 10.0 relief innings without allowing an earned run, according to team statistics.
Additional reporting from Sportsnet notes that Woods Richardson has made three appearances out of the bullpen for Toronto, yielding four hits, seven walks, and five strikeouts over those 10 frames. According to Sportsnet, during his time with the Blue Jays organization at Triple-A Buffalo, he recorded 20 strikeouts over 24.1 innings while maintaining a 4.07 ERA and a 1.315 WHIP.
Davis Schneider Optioned to Triple-A Buffalo
The 27-year-old infielder carries a .143 batting average in the majors this season with three home runs and 12 RBI across 61 games, according to team data. Conversely, Schneider has excelled in Triple-A, recording a .504 on-base percentage and a .986 OPS in 30 games, according to the team.
Sportsnet further reports that Schneider’s major league batting average sits slightly lower at .142 alongside a .569 OPS through his 61 big-league appearances this year.
Charles McAdoo Returns and Lazaro Estrada Optioned
Infielder Charles McAdoo has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo alongside Woods Richardson, according to team announcements. McAdoo recently earned International League player of the week honors after going 13-for-28 with four home runs for Buffalo, according to Sportsnet. As reported by Sportsnet, the 24-year-old previously played eight games for the Blue Jays in June, accumulating a .160 batting average over 25 at-bats with one homer, four hits, three RBI, and two runs. According to the same outlet, the 24-year-old is batting .269/.366/.465 in Triple-A this season, tallying 16 home runs and 57 RBI across 331 at-bats in 89 games.
In a corresponding move, righty Lazaro Estrada was optioned down, according to the team. Estrada, 27, has a 4.50 ERA in 12 major league innings with eight strikeouts, according to team data. Sportsnet reporting notes that he was most recently charged with the loss in Sunday’s 7-6 extra-innings setback against the Philadelphia Phillies after surrendering three hits and two runs, only one of which was earned. Prior to that outing, Estrada earned his first career save against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, according to the team.
Additional Roster Moves: Rudy Martin Jr. and Willie MacIver
Outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. cleared waivers and was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, according to Monday’s transactions. Meanwhile, catcher Willie MacIver has been designated for assignment by the club, according to the team’s official roster updates.
Did You Know?
Team records indicate that Simeon Woods Richardson has not conceded a single earned run across 10.0 relief frames following his June 3 acquisition by the Blue Jays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Davis Schneider optioned to Triple-A Buffalo?
Davis Schneider was optioned after struggling to a .143 batting average with three home runs and 12 RBI in 61 major league games this season, according to the team.
What are Simeon Woods Richardson’s stats since joining Toronto?
Simeon Woods Richardson has pitched 10.0 relief innings without allowing an earned run across three appearances since being acquired by the Blue Jays on June 3, according to team statistics.
Who else was recalled alongside Simeon Woods Richardson?
Infielder Charles McAdoo was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo alongside Woods Richardson following a strong stretch in the minor leagues, according to team announcements.
What were Lazaro Estrada’s final pitching figures before being optioned?
Lazaro Estrada holds a 4.50 ERA in 12 major league innings with eight strikeouts, having taken the loss in Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits, according to club and Sportsnet reports.
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