Blue Jays Fire Pitcher After Crushing Loss | Toronto Blue Jays News

The Toronto Blue Jays got absolutely crushed by the Kansas City Royals, losing 13-2 in a disaster of pitching that saw Simeon Woods Richardson blow six runs in one inning and Myles Straw pitch the ninth. With the bullpen collapsing and the Royals hitting sixteen times—including six in one inning—the Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment and called up CJ Van Eyk to stabilize their shaky bullpen. Facing a loaded injury list and a crucial weekend series against the Mariners, the Jays need Van Eyk’s durability now more than ever to keep playoff hopes alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b9cb2c878e05c34