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According to MLBTR’s Steve Adams, the Toronto Blue Jays and reliever Erik Swanson have parted ways. The right-hander was designated for assignment last week with the return of Nick Sandlin and Nathan Lukes from the IL, and the club also added reliever Justin Bruihl to the 40-man, with Swanson being the odd man out.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Blue Jays release veteran reliever Erik Swanson

The Blue Jays have released reliever Erik Swanson, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. Toronto designated him for assignment last Tuesday. Swanson has already gone unclaimed on waivers and is a free agent.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 18

The Blue Jays Bullpen Has Been a Surprising Strength This Year

Entering Wednesday’s action, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen ranks 11th in baseball in ERA (3.65) and ninth in FIP (3.62). Neither of those numbers are likely to knock anyone’s socks off, but when you take a look at some of the names that have been logging innings this season, what this bullpen has accomplished has become much more impressive.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 17

Could Seattle Mariners Go After Roster Reunion with Former Key Reliever?

Former Seattle Mariners reliever Erik Swanson has been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays, leading us to wonder if the Seattle Mariners could pursue a reunion with him.

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Blue Jays place Bowden Francis on 15-day IL, designate Erik Swanson for assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a few changes on the pitching side ahead of Tuesday’s series opener versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Prior to first pitch,

Athletics News / Bluejaysnation / June 7

Blue Jays: Where does Erik Swanson fit in the bullpen picture?

The Toronto Blue Jays got some good news earlier this week with the return of relief pitcher Erik Swanson, who had been dealing with a median nerve entrapment since the start of the season. The veteran will be added to a bullpen that has, surprisingly, been one of the team’s strengths through the first 60-plus games of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Blue Jays CF returns to IL with hamstring strain

Prior to today’s 8-4 win over the Athletics, the Blue Jays placed center fielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list and activated right-hander Erik Swanson from the 60-day IL to make his season debut. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A and second baseman/outfielder Davis Schneider was called up in the corresponding moves.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Blue Jays manager provides injury updates on several players

Manager John Schneider provided some updates on several injured players to reporters (including Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling) on Monday.

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Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson allows four runs in first FCL rehab outing

Things didn’t exactly go according to plan during right-hander Erik Swanson’s first rehab appearance Friday in the Florida Complex League. Swanson, making

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 7

News and Notes: Scherzer to throw live BP, Swanson cleared to resume rehab assignment, Bloss lands on IL with elbow injury and more

There was quite a news dump for the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, particularly on the pitching front.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Report: Erik Swanson experiences forearm soreness before scheduled appearence in Dunedin

The bad news just keeps flowing for Blue Jays right-handed reliever Erik Swanson. During his pre-game meeting with the media, Jays manager John Schneider noted that Swanson experienced some soreness in his right forearm while throwing before his scheduled appearance with the Dunedin Blue Jays yesterday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 29

Toronto Blue Jays' Valuable Reliever Set to Begin Important Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson will begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday night with High-A Dunedin. He's working back from a forearm issue that has kept him on the injured list all season thus far.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Blue Jays Receive Exciting News on Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a good start to the season this far. They currently stand at 12-8 after defeating the Seattle Mariners on Friday, and are one game behind the New York Yankees for the lead in the American League East division.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 18

Blue Jays injury updates: Scherzer receives second cortisone shot, Varsho to begin single-A rehab assignment, Swanson nearing rehab assignment

Fresh off Thursday’s off-day, the Toronto Blue Jays provided a long list of injury updates prior to Friday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners, including statuses on Max Scherzer, Daulton Varsho and Erik Swanson.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Blue Jays Notes: Burnes, Bregman, Scherzer, Varsho, Swanson, Burr

The Blue Jays were one of the kings of the rumor mill this winter, seemingly linked to just about every notable name on the free agent market. Corbin Burnes was one of those targets, and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale sheds some light on the Jays’ pursuit in his notes column today while also countering his own past reporting on the matter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / March 20

Toronto Blue Jays Key Reliever Gives Encouraging Injury Update as Opening Day Nears

The Toronto Blue Jays got some good news on Wednesday, as key reliever Erik Swanson threw for the first time since being shut down from throwing a few weeks ago because of a forearm issue.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

Blue Jays reliever to start season on injured list?

Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson is dealing with a median nerve entrapment in his throwing arm.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 14

Reports: Blue Jays RHP Erik Swanson has carpal tunnel syndrome

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an MRI earlier this week on his pitching elbow revealed no structural damage, according to multiple reports on Friday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / March 10

Blue Jays setup man Erik Swanson to see elbow surgeon

Toronto Blue Jays setup man Erik Swanson is scheduled to meet with elbow surgeon Dr. Keith Meister on Thursday following the onset of discomfort in his right elbow during a recent bullpen session.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 10

Report: Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson set to get second opinion on elbow injury

According to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson, Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson is set to meet with Dr. Keith Meister this Thursday after elbow issues pushed him to the sidelines this past weekend.