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Texas Rangers reliever Peyton Gray has been activated from the 15 day injured list, the team announced today. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned pitcher Adam Macko to AAA Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Rangers Make Another Bullpen Change With AL West Race Down To Final Days

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled left-hander Adam Macko from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday and placed right-hander Michel Otañez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Friday.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 19

Otanez to the i.l., Macko recalled

The Texas Rangers have placed Michel Otanez on the 15 day injured list with a viral illness, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled lefthanded pitcher Adam Macko.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 9

Rangers’ Offensive Cushion Gives Leverage Bullpen Full Reset

SEATTLE — Adam Macko worked the eighth and ninth innings Tuesday night and allowed 4 hits and 2 runs, 1 of them earned, in the Texas Rangers‘ 10-5 win over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21

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The Toronto Blue Jays went with a hybrid "buy-and-sell" approach at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / August 4

Blue Jays Had Good Reason to Trade Adam Macko

The Blue Jays moved Adam Macko because his pitch mix and prospect pedigree had not consistently translated into reliable major-league results, and they preferred a more certain utility role and depth return.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Rangers send INF Josh Smith to Blue Jays for LHP Adam Macko

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday. Smith, who has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A this season, gets a fresh start in Toronto, while Texas is acquiring rookie left-hander Adam Macko, per the reports.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 3

Getting to know Josh Stephan, the pitching prospect the Blue Jays acquired in the Adam Macko trade

The Toronto Blue Jays made one of the more surprising moves in recent years on Monday afternoon. Out of the blue, the Jays sent Adam Macko to the Texas Rangers for big leaguer Josh Smith and minor leaguer Josh Stephan.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Rangers, Blue Jays Swap Josh Smith, Adam Macko

The Rangers have sent infielder Josh Smith and minor league right-hander Josh Stephan to the Blue Jays for left-hander Adam Macko, per announcements from both clubs.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 31

Blue Jays active Jesús Sánchez and Braydon Fisher, option Adam Macko and Yohendrick Piñango

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting some help both offensively and in the bullpen. On Friday afternoon, shortly before the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team announced that both Braydon Fisher and Jesús Sánchez have been activated, while Adam Macko and Yohendrick Piñango have been optioned.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 29

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 23

Blue Jays recall Davis Schneider and Adam Macko, option Sean Keys and place Patrick Corbin on 15-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays’ roster shuffle continued Thursday. Before the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Blue Jays announced that they recalled both Davis Schneider and Adam Macko. Schneider returns to the big-league club after putting together a strong July in Triple-A with the Bisons.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 18

Blue Jays: Brendon Little, Lazaro Estrada recalled, Adam Macko and C.J. Van Eyk optioned amid roster shuffle

The Toronto Blue Jays shuffled their bullpen ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Chicago White Sox. The Blue Jays announced that they recalled both

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Blue Jays Make Roster Decision Before Rangers Game

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled left-handed pitcher Adam Macko from Triple-A Buffalo and designated right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment ahead of Friday's series opener against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 26

Blue Jays recall Adam Macko, Simeon Woods Richardson DFA’d

Adam Macko is back in the big leagues. On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Macko had been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and would be active for Friday’s contest. Macko returns to Toronto for his second stint with the club this season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jays recall left-handed reliever Adam Macko

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed reliever Adam Macko and will be active for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old has logged a 2-0 record and a 1.50 ERA with 12 strikeouts and a 1.08 WHIP. As the first Canadian Slovakian-born player to pitch in the big leagues, Macko provides the Blue Jays with left-handed depth.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 22

Blue Jays: Checking in on Adam Macko since being optioned back to Buffalo

Canadian pitcher Adam Macko made his MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 before being unceremoniously demoted in a roster crunch in early June. The left-hander shone in his first taste of big league action, striking out a dozen batters across 12 innings while allowing just two runs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 29

Blue Jays Welcoming Adam Macko to the Hill Against O’s for First Career Start

There had been plenty of speculation going on as to who would make the start on Friday in Dylan Cease's spot after he was placed on the 15-Day IL with a mild left hamstring strain.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 21

Blue Jays Pitcher Adam Macko’s Journey to Making MLB History

Well, parents, maybe all that time your kids spend on screens isn't so bad. Take the case of Blue Jays rookie left-hander Adam Macko. He learned to pitch by watching YouTube videos, learned English by watching baseball movies, and was inspired by a video game to emulate a fellow left-hander.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Revisiting the Teoscar Hernández trade that brought Adam Macko to the Blue Jays

After parts of four seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor league system, Adam Macko is finally a big leaguer. In two outings against the New York Yankees, the Slovak-born left-handed pitcher has given up one hit against the six batters he’s faced, giving him a 0 ERA and 1.91 FIP over an inning and two-thirds.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Blue Jays Place Tommy Nance On 15-Day IL, Recall Adam Macko

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Tommy Nance has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right forearm. Left-hander Adam Macko was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move, and Macko is already on Toronto’s 40-man roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 7