Blue Jays’ 6-Year Veteran Cut By NL Club After Disastrous Start

BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays’ 6-Year Veteran Cut By NL Club After Disastrous StartByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 06:30am EDTTORONTO, ON - AUGUST 11: Ryan Borucki #56 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the top step of the dugout during MLB game action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre on August 11, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays have seen a number of former players find success elsewhere in recent years, but not every change of scenery produces positive results.Veteran left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki, who spent parts of six seasons with the Blue Jays, is now facing uncertainty after his latest opportunity in the major leagues came to an abrupt end.The San Francisco Giants designated Borucki for assignment this week after a difficult start to the 2026 season. The move came as the Giants selected outfielder Jonah Cox to the major league roster and cleared space by removing Borucki from the 40-man roster.“Jonah Cox — hitting .400 — is getting called up from Richmond,” the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser reported on X, formerly Twitter, last week. “Ryan Borucki will be DFA’d.”ForbesDodgers’ 5-Year Veteran Reveals Brutal Injury Setback On Social MediaBy Peter ChawagaFormer Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Could Cut Ties With San Francisco Giants After Roster CutBorucki's departure is a notable development for a pitcher who appeared to have quickly revived his career after signing with San Francisco earlier this year.MORE FOR YOUBorucki joined the Giants shortly after being released by the Chicago White Sox near the end of spring training."After being cut by the White Sox near the end of Spring Training, Borucki quickly caught on with the Giants on a big league contract," Mark Polishuk wrote for MLB Trade Rumors. &q...