Blue Jays Make Roster Move After Sobering Bo Bichette News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Michael DeRosa | Last updated Apr 4, 2025 7:28 AM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a strong start to the 2025 MLB season. After winning each of their last four games, the Blue Jays currently sport a 5-2 record and are at the top of the AL East.

While the Blue Jays are having an impressive start to the campaign, they also were dealt some rough news earlier this week. In a recent column for the New York Post , Jon Heyman reported that star Bo Bichette is likely to move on from the Blue Jays in free agency this winter.

"Word is Bo Bichette is destined for free agency, however, and likely to leave," Heyman wrote.

With Bichette being one of the Blue Jays' top stars, this update from Heyman is undoubtedly concerning. If he does, in fact, leave them during free agency, they will have a very hard time replacing all he provides.

Now, following this news, the Blue Jays have made a roster move. Blue Jays pitcher Richard Lovelady has been outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers.

Lovelady was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays back on March 30. This was after the lefty posted a 0-1 record in two appearances to start the season. During them, he allowed four earned runs in 1.2 innings pitched. Thus, it was undoubtedly a tough start to the campaign for Lovelady, but he will now look to get things back on track in Triple-A from here.

In 110 career MLB games over six seasons split between the Kansas City Royals, Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, and Blue Jays, Lovelady has a 5-13 record, 5.26 ERA, and 93 strikeouts.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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