Blue Jays Cut Ties With Former Phillies Southpaw In Middle Of Career Season

BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays Cut Ties With Former Phillies Southpaw In Middle Of Career SeasonByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 16, 2026, 06:00am EDTSummaryThe Toronto Blue Jays, navigating injuries and a competitive playoff race, recently made difficult roster decisions, including the surprising release of LHP Michael Plassmeyer. This move came despite Plassmeyer enjoying a career-best season in Triple-A, where he posted a stellar 1.82 ERA and 0.85 WHIP over 24 innings. Though he previously struggled in limited MLB stints with the Phillies, his recent success made him an intriguing depth option. Plassmeyer was quickly signed by the Seattle Mariners, providing him a new opportunity to continue his strong performance and potentially earn a promotion, highlighting the tough choices teams face in balancing organizational needs and player form.Show More PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 23: Michael Plassmeyer #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park on August 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays have spent much of the 2026 season searching for pitching depth throughout their organization, shuffling arms between levels while trying to keep pace in a competitive American League playoff race and balance a surprising number of injuries. And that process has forced the club to make some difficult roster decisions involving players who were performing relatively well.ForbesSan Francisco Giants’ 3-Year Outfielder Leaves MLB After Slow StartBy Peter ChawagaToronto Blue Jays Cut Former Philadelphia Phillies Southpaw Despite SuccessOne of the more surprising moves surfaced last week, when a former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher found himself looking for a...