Tim Mayza
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Jun 4 2025Mayza underwent imaging on his left shoulder last week and will do a plyometric program for the next two weeks, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza landed on the 15-day injured list April 19 due to a left shoulder lat muscle strain. He could start throwing again should he make progress with the program he's set to embark on, but it may not be until late June or early July that he is cleared to go on a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old southpaw posted a 2.89 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB across 9.1 innings prior to his injury.
Apr 19 2025The Pirates placed Mayza on the 15-day injured list due to a left shoulder lat muscle strain, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza may have picked up the injury in his last outing Friday against the Guardians, when he gave up two hits while striking out one over 1.2 frames. He will be eligible to return from the IL in early May, though how he responds to treatment over the next few days will determine the length of his rehab program. David Bednar was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move.
Jan 27 2025Mayza signed one-year, $1.15 million contract with the Pirates on Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza, who struggled through one of the worst seasons of his big-league career a season ago across stops with the Blue Jays and Yankees, will have the luxury of a fresh start following Monday's agreement. He was brilliant for the Blue Jays during the 2023 campaign, posting a sparkling 1.52 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 53 strikeouts and one save across 53.1 innings, so he'll have his sights set on returning to form in Pittsburgh.
Nov 22 2024The Yankees non-tendered Mayza on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza's performance improved dramatically after signing with New York in July, though he still finished the regular season with a 6.33 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 42.2 total innings. Once considered one of the most reliable high-leverage relievers in the game, the 32-year-old Mayza should still draw a fair bit of attention in the open market.
Aug 16 2024Mayza signed a major-league contract and was selected to the Yankees 26-man roster Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza inked a minor-league deal with the Yankees on July 10 and has since been pitching for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 2.16 ERA across 8.1 innings. The left-hander shouldn't be expected to handle high-leverage work in what will be his first MLB action since June 28.
Jul 10 2024Mayza agreed Wednesday with the Yankees on a minor-league contract, Brendan Kuty and Katie Woo of The Athletic report. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cut loose by the Blue Jays after clearing waivers last week, Mayza was quickly able to find a new home within the American League East. The Yankees plan to assign Mayza to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre initially, but he might not have to wait long for a big-league call-up while New York currently has five relievers on the injured list. Mayza turned in a 1.52 ERA in 69 appearances with Toronto in 2023 but had taken a big step back in 2024 prior to being cut, accruing an 8.03 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and 16:12 K:BB across 24.2 innings in 35 appearances.
Jul 5 2024The Blue Jays released Mayza on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza was DFA'd by the Jays on Saturday after posting an 8.03 ERA in 24.2 innings, and he'll now be jettisoned out of the organization and into the open market. The 32-year-old southpaw posted a 1.52 ERA in 53.1 frames just a year ago, so he could still draw some interest in free agency, but his next opportunity will likely come in the form of a minor-league contract.
Jun 29 2024The Blue Jays designated Mayza for assignment Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza allowed five runs to score without recording an out during Friday's loss to the Yankees, inflating his ERA to 8.03 through 24.2 innings -- a far cry from his 1.52 ERA last season. The 32-year-old southpaw's drastic regression has now cost him his spot on the Jays' 40-man roster, though he could still receive some attention on the waiver wire from bullpen-needy teams hoping to unlock Mayza's previous form. Jose Cuas was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to fill the open spot in Toronto's bullpen.
May 30 2024Mayza walked one batter in a scoreless sixth inning Wednesday to record his eighth hold of the season in a win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw had a bumpy start to the season, but Mayza seems to have steadied his ship in May. He's been scored upon only once in his last seven appearances, posting a 1.69 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 5.1 innings during that stretch with three holds. The 32-year-old remains the top option in the Toronto bullpen from the left side.
Apr 29 2024Mayza retired the only batter he faced to record his third hold of the season in Sunday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brought in to face Max Muncy with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning, Mayza battled the veteran slugger for eight pitches, eventually giving up a deep fly ball to left-center field that Daulton Varsho caught with his back against the fence. Mayza has had a shaky start to the season, but he may be turning things around -- he's been scored upon only once in his last seven appearances. On the season, the 32-year-old carries a 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 8:7 K:BB through 10 innings, but he remains the top lefty in the Toronto bullpen.
Apr 11 2024Mayza (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Mariners, giving up four runs (three earned) on one hit and two walks in one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw entered a 1-1 tie in the top of the 10th inning and promptly served up a two-run homer to Cal Raleigh, plating the designated runner, before walking two more batters and watching them come around to score after he left the mound. Mayza's control has deserted him to begin the season -- he threw only seven of 17 pitches for strikes Wednesday, and through 4.1 innings he has a 4:6 K:BB to go along with a 12.46 ERA. The 32-year-old is being counted on as Toronto's top lefty in the bullpen, but he could lose high-leverage opportunities to Genesis Cabrera if he doesn't turn things around.
Mar 27 2024Mayza might be of a closer by committee for the Blue Jays early in the season while Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) are sidelined, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza should probably be third in priority for fantasy managers here, but he could be manager John Schneider's pick when the opposition has lefties due up in the ninth. The southpaw is coming off a 2023 season which saw him put up a 1.52 ERA and 53:15 K:BB over 53.1 innings.
Mar 12 2024Mayza gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering the game in the fourth inning, Mayza fanned Jose Caballero en route to another clean frame. The veteran southpaw has a 0.00 ERA through four spring innings with a 5:1 K:BB, and after recording a career-high 22 holds in 2023, he's on track to be the top left-handed set-up man for closer Jordan Romano in the Toronto bullpen.
Jan 11 2024The Blue Jays and Mayza avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.59 million contract Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza had been arbitration-eligible for the second time. The southpaw reliever has been super reliable for Toronto over the last three seasons, posting a 2.67 ERA and 154:39 K:BB over 155 innings out of its bullpen.
Jun 19 2023Mayza gave up a hit but didn't allow a run in two-thirds of an inning during Sunday's loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While MLB's rule changes the last few years have effectively eliminated the LOOGY role, apparently nobody told the Blue Jays. Mayza has worked less than one inning in nine of his last 11 appearances, recording four holds over that stretch with a 2.57 ERA and 6:2 K:BB through seven innings. His usage puts a firm limit on his fantasy value, even in deeper formats that score holds, but the 31-year-old remains a key part of the Toronto bullpen.
Apr 5 2023Mayza struck out all four batters he faced to record his first hold of the season in Tuesday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw cut through the bottom of Kansas City's order after entering the game with one out and one on in the seventh inning, fanning Vinnie Pasquantino, Jackie Bradley, Nate Eaton and Nicky Lopez on only 19 pitches (13 strikes). Mayza has collected at least 16 holds in three straight seasons, and he figures to be comfortably in double digits again in 2023 as the top lefty in the Toronto bullpen.
Jan 13 2023Mayza agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Blue Jays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza was once again a solid bullpen piece for Toronto in 2022 and recorded two saves and 16 holds with a 3.14 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB across 48.2 innings. The veteran lefty should fill a similar role out of the bullpen in 2023.
Oct 4 2022Mayza worked a perfect seventh inning to record his second save of the season in Monday's 5-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game was called on account of rain after the top of the eighth inning, leaving Mayza with the save despite him coming in well before the ninth. The southpaw has had a couple stumbles over the final month of the regular season, but he still sports a 4.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB through 11 innings since the beginning of September with three wins and five holds in 16 appearances, in addition to both of his saves.
Sep 27 2022Mayza (8-0) walked one batter in one-third of an inning Monday to record the win in a 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Anthony Bass began the 10th inning and got the first two outs while also walking a batter, Mayza got the call from the bullpen and intentionally walked Aaron Judge to load the bases before getting Anthony Rizzo to ground out. Mayza was then rewarded for his brief performance when Vladimir Guerrero laced a walkoff single in the bottom of the frame. The lefty reliever has the most wins in the majors without a loss this season, and it's not even close -- the next-best unblemished record is a 5-0 mark held by a few different pitchers -- and Mayza's also supplied a 2.91 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB through 46.1 innings.
Aug 23 2022Mayza (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza will return to the Blue Jays' bullpen after missing close to the minimum 15 days with a dislocated right shoulder. Since the beginning of July, the left-hander has produced a 2.51 ERA and 0.56 WHIP with nine strikeouts over 14.1 innings in 16 appearances. Zach Pop was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in order to create an open roster spot for Mayza.
Aug 19 2022Mayza (shoulder) will report to Triple-A Buffalo to start a rehab assignment Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza has been sidelined since suffering a dislocated right shoulder Aug. 6, and he'll return to game action exactly two weeks later. The left-hander has a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB across 34.1 innings this year and should be able to rejoin the Blue Jays sometime next week.
Aug 12 2022Mayza (shoulder) threw off a mound Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza landed on the 15-day IL with a dislocated shoulder Sunday, but it's encouraging that he's been cleared to resume mound work less than a week later. The Blue Jays hope that the southpaw will be able to return around the end of August.
Aug 8 2022Mayza (shoulder) is expected to return this season, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza suffered a dislocated right shoulder in Saturday's game, but it appears as if the injury will not sideline him for the remainder of the season. The Blue Jays are hopeful that the left-hander will be able to return as soon as the end of August.
Aug 7 2022The Blue Jays placed Mayza (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto replaced Mayza on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen with right-hander Trent Thornton, who was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Mayza was diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder following his early exit in Saturday's loss to the Twins, and though an official timeline for his return hasn't been provided, the southpaw could be in danger of missing the rest of the season. Mayza's absence now leaves the Blue Jays without a left-handed option in the bullpen.
Aug 6 2022Mayza left Saturday's game against the Twins with a right shoulder dislocation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not yet clear how much time Mayza will miss, but he could be facing an extended absence. Mayza owns a 2.88 ERA over 41 appearances on the season, so his absence will be a blow to the Blue Jays' bullpen. The one benefit here for the southpaw is that the dislocation is not on his pitching arm.
Jul 25 2022Mayza (4-0) earned the win against the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing no runs on no hits while striking out none and walking none over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite only being in the game for two-thirds of an inning and throwing just seven pitches (four for strikes), Mayza was granted the win. This comes after picking up a win in his last appearance on July 17. Mayza has been used several times to close out games, but has blown each of his three save chances, so it appears he will continue to be used in lower leverage situations.
Jul 18 2022Mayza (3-0) picked up the win Sunday against the Royals, striking out two batters over 1.2 perfect innings of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw took over for Jose Berrios with two on and one out in the seventh inning and the score tied 2-2, and he had little trouble shutting down the rally and cruising through the next frame. Mayza then got rewarded for his efforts when Alejandro Kirk launched a game-winning two-run shot in the bottom of the eighth. Mayza has been scored upon only once in his last nine appearances, and he'll take a 2.54 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB through 28.1 innings into the All-Star break.
Jun 11 2022Mayza (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza will be active for this contest if there is a need. He has been out since May 14 and logged a 2.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and seven holds in 13 innings prior to getting injured.
Jun 4 2022Mayza (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza threw a pair of bullpen sessions this week and has been cleared to return to game action at the minor-league level. Manager Charlie Montoyo said this week that he wasn't sure whether Mayza would require a rehab assignment, so it's possible that the 30-year-old rejoins the Blue Jays following just one appearance in Buffalo.
Jun 1 2022Mayza (forearm) is scheduled to throw a second bullpen session Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the first time since he was shelved May 16 with left forearm inflammation, Mayza stepped back on the mound Tuesday. He relayed that he felt good following that side session, but the Blue Jays want Mayza to get in another bullpen workout before deciding on the next steps in his throwing program. If all goes well during Friday's bullpen session, Mayza could be sent out on a rehab assignment, though manager Charlie Montoyo has acknowledged that the lefty reliever may not require one.
May 31 2022Mayza (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Based on how Mayza looks during the side session, the Blue Jays will decide whether he needs a brief minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the 15-day injured list. Prior to landing on the shelf with left forearm inflammation, Mayza had emerged as the top setup man for closer Jordan Romano. Over his 15 appearances covering 13 innings, Mayza collected two wins and seven holds and turned in a 2.08 ERA.
May 21 2022Mayza (forearm) will play catch Saturday or Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza has been shut down for a week due to left forearm inflammation, but he underwent a second MRI on Friday that came back clean. It's not yet clear when the southpaw will be able to resume mound work, but it's encouraging that he's been cleared to play catch following his shutdown.
May 20 2022Mayza's MRI on his left forearm came back clean Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Mayza sought a second opinion, it appeared to be ominous news, but he and the Blue Jays both maintained that they were optimistic about his prognosis. That optimism now appears warranted. He'll be reassessed Sunday and could start throwing early next week if all goes well.
May 17 2022Mayza is set to receive a second opinion on his inflamed left forearm later this week and remains optimistic that he'll spend close to the minimum amount of time on the 15-day injured list, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When players seek a second opinion, it's often an indication that the first one didn't provide a favorable prognosis, but manager Charlie Montoyo suggested that isn't the case for Mayza. Instead, Mayza's initial MRI has apparently turned up favorable results, but the right-hander will still get another checkup just to ensure he's not dealing with a more serious injury. Before the injury surfaced, Mayza had been the top setup man for closer Jordan Romano (illness) this season, logging seven holds and a 2.08 ERA through his first 15 appearances.
May 16 2022The Blue Jays placed Mayza on the 15-day injured list Monday with left forearm inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza has been one of baseball's under-the-radar standout setup man this season, accruing seven holds across 15 appearances while submitting a 2.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB in 13 innings. He'll be sidelined until at least May 30 with the injury, though the fact that the Blue Jays are labeling his injury as inflammation rather than a strain bodes well for his chances of avoiding an extended absence. Mayza is scheduled to undergo an MRI later this week, which should give the Blue Jays more certainty regarding whether he's dealing with any damage to his forearm beyond the inflammation, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.
Apr 23 2022Mayza (1-0) picked up the win Friday against the Astros, striking out two over a perfect inning of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He breezed through the heart of the Houston lineup on 14 pitches (10 strikes) in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score tied 3-3, and the Blue Jays rewarded the lefty by plating the winning run in the top of the ninth. Mayza has established himself as a key late-inning reliever for Toronto so far, posting a 1.59 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 6:0 K:BB with three holds in addition to Friday's win over seven appearances and 5.2 innings.
Apr 18 2022Mayza struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings Sunday to record his third hold of the season in a win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw took over for Alek Manoah to begin the seventh inning and needed only 13 pitches (10 strikes) to rack up his four outs. Mayza is the top lefty in the Blue Jays' bullpen and has been sharp to begin the season, posting a 2.25 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 4:0 K:BB through four innings over five appearances.
Apr 4 2022Mayza gave up one hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not that it means a lot to work the ninth inning in a spring game, but Mayza did get credit for a save as he faced a handful of Yankees minor-leaguers plus journeyman depth catcher David Freitas. After posting a career-high 18 holds, a 0.98 WHIP and a solid 27.1 percent strikeout rate in 53 innings for the Blue Jays last season in his return from Tommy John surgery, Mayza figures to be the team's top left-handed option out of the bullpen in 2022.
Sep 1 2021Mayza (5-2) earned the win Wednesday over Baltimore. He walked one in a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw pitched the eighth inning and kept the game tied at 4-4 before Toronto took the lead in its half of the frame. Mayza has found success in high-leverage situations, allowing just four runs in 18.1 innings while posting a 20:4 K:BB and five holds since the start of July. He has a 3.56 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 43:10 K:BB with 13 holds and one save through 43 innings overall.
Aug 29 2021Mayza allowed one hit in 1.1 innings to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto's regular closer, Jordan Romano, covered two innings to earn the win Saturday, opening the door for Mayza to convert his first major-league save. The 29-year-old southpaw was never in any real danger of giving up the one-run lead. He's pitched to a solid 3.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 43:9 K:BB across 42 innings this year. He's added a 4-2 record, 13 holds and two blown saves, typically operating in high-leverage situations.
Aug 25 2021Mayza (4-1) struck out two in a perfect inning, earning the win Wednesday over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander kept the game tied in the top of the eighth inning, and Toronto took the lead in the bottom half of the frame. Mayza has allowed one run on a hit and a hit batter across 3.2 innings since he returned from elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old sports a 3.63 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 42:9 K:BB across 39.2 innings while adding 13 holds and two blown saves in a fairly high-leverage role.
Aug 18 2021The Blue Jays reinstated Mayza (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto cleared a spot for Mayza in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster by designating reliever Rafael Dolis for assignment. Mayza was sidelined for the minimum amount of time with left elbow inflammation, so the Blue Jays shouldn't have much hesitation about moving him back into a high-leverage role right away. Before going on the IL, Mayza posted a 1.21 ERA and 0.67 WHIP while collecting 10 holds dating back to June 1.
Aug 17 2021Manager Charlie Montoyo said there is a "good chance" Mayza (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza was placed on the injured list Aug. 7 with elbow inflammation, but he was able to return to the mound for a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. It sounds like he's on track to rejoin the Blue Jays' bullpen after just the one rehab outing, though a roster move won't become official until Wednesday.
Aug 15 2021Mayza (elbow) felt good after he made a rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza's rehab appearance was his first since he was placed on the 10-day IL with left elbow inflammation Aug. 7, and he allowed a run on one hit in a relief inning during Sunday's minor-league contest. Manager Charlie Montoyo said the southpaw has a "good chance" to return during the Blue Jays' upcoming series in Washington, which begins Tuesday, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.
Aug 7 2021Mayza was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza tossed a scoreless inning against Cleveland on Thursday to earn his 12th hold of the season. However, he'll spend some time on the shelf due to his elbow injury. The Blue Jays reportedly aren't too concerned about the issue, and they're hopeful Mayza will return after a brief absence, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. Right-hander Patrick Murphy and left-hander Kirby Snead were among the pitchers who were recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
Jun 23 2021Mayza (2-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Marlins, striking out two batters in a perfect eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw entered with the score tied 1-1 and needed only eight pitches (seven strikes) to breeze through Miami's 8-9-1 hitters. Mayza then got rewarded when Toronto pushed across a run in the ninth. The 29-year-old has been the Jays' top lefty in the bullpen while Ryan Borucki (forearm) has been on the shelf, and Mayza's responded to that high-leverage usage with a 1.17 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB through 7.2 innings in June.
Apr 25 2021Mayza (1-0) allowed no runs on two hits and no walks in one-third of an inning to earn the win against the Rays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza entered Sunday's game in the fourth inning after Hyun Jin Ryu (glute) was removed from the contest early, and he picked up his first win of the year since the Blue Jays scored the lone run of the game in the top of the fifth. The left-hander has made nine relief appearances to begin the year and has struck out seven in six scoreless frames.
Apr 22 2021Mayza gave up a hit and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning to record his first hold of the season in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw entered the game to begin the ninth inning and protect a three-run lead, but after facing the minimum three batters and getting two of them out, Mayza gave way to Anthony Castro with J.D. Martinez coming to the plate. Mayza has looked sharp to begin the season, giving up no runs in five innings over seven appearances with a 6:0 K:BB to earn a spot in manager Charlie Montoyo's high-leverage crew.
Mar 28 2021Mayza was informed by the Blue Jays on Sunday that he made the Opening Day roster, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was in camp as a non-roster invitee, but he impressed during spring training with one hit allowed and a 6:2 K:BB over 6.2 innings. Mayza last pitched in the majors during 2019 when he posted a 4.91 ERA, and he figures to fill a middle-relief role early on for Toronto.
Nov 20 2019Mayza (elbow) was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move helps clear space on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster for the team to protect Thomas Hatch and Santiago Espinal ahead of the Rule 5 draft. Mayza is expected to miss the entirety of the 2020 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Sep 18 2019Mayza (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza will miss the rest of this season and all of the next while recovering from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent Wednesday. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Blue Jays to claim Ryan Dull off waivers.
Sep 14 2019Mayza has a torn UCL and will require Tommy John surgery, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will wipe out Mayza's 2020 season as well, but he should be fully recovered in time for spring training in 2021. He logged a 4.91 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 51.1 innings this season.
Sep 13 2019Mayza (elbow) will undergo an MRI after leaving Friday's game against the Yankees, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mayza exited the contest with a left elbow injury and will need to undergo further testing to determine his availability moving forward.
Jul 22 2019Mayza (0-1) allowed a walkoff home run to Nick Castellanos in the 10th inning of Sunday's loss to the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 8 2019Mayza tossed a perfect eighth inning in Sunday's win over the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Mayza (forearm) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019The Blue Jays are expected to activate Mayza (forearm) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019The Blue Jays placed Mayza on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to left forearm tightness, John Lott of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Mayza allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning during Sunday's loss to the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Mayza was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.He spent a couple weeks with the big club during this most recent stint, but will make way with starter Ryan Borucki rejoining Toronto. The lefty reliever has a 4.67 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 18 strikeouts in 17.1 innings this season.
Jul 8 2018The Blue Jays recalled Mayza from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.Mayza will head back to the big leagues just four days after being optioned to Triple-A with fellow reliever Rhiner Cruz (groin) hitting the 10-day disabled list. Over 12 appearances with the Blue Jays this season, Mayza has posted a 3.75 ERA and has struck out 10 over 12 innings. He'll likely work mostly in lower-leverage spots during his current stint with Toronto.
Jun 23 2018Mayza was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.Mayza has bounced back and forth between Toronto and Buffalo this season. In 10 major-league innings, the lefty has recorded a 2.70 ERA. Jaime Garcia was placed on the disabled list with a tender shoulder in a corresponding move.
Jun 1 2018Mayza was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.Mayza has been up and down several times this season, providing the Blue Jays' bullpen with depth as needed. The lefty owns a 6.17 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 34:6 K:BB in 23.1 big-league innings.
May 3 2018Mayza was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will serve as the Blue Jays' 26th man for the first game of Toronto's doubleheader Thursday in Cleveland, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.Since both games of the doubleheader were added to the Blue Jays' and Indians' schedules after back-to-back postponements April 14 and 15, the two teams will be allowed to roster 26 players for both the front and back end of the twin bill. Mayza will be available out of the bullpen for Game 1 before likely being optioned back to Buffalo, thereby making room for Triple-A teammate Joe Biagini, who will start Game 2 as the Blue Jays' designated 26th man.
Apr 23 2018Mayza was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.With John Axford being placed on the bereavement list, Mayza was recalled to add depth to Toronto's bullpen. Mayza appeared in 19 games (17 innings) for the Blue Jays last season, over which he posted a 6.88 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.
Apr 10 2018Mayza was recalled from Tripla-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.With Kendrys Morales (hamstring) landing on the disabled list, the Blue Jays opted to summon Mayza to the majors to provide an additional bullpen arm. The 26-year-old appeared in 19 games for Toronto in 2017, and while he posted an unsightly 6.88 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 17 innings of relief, underlying stats suggest he was a bit unlucky. Still, look for him to work mostly in medium to low-leverage situations during his time with the big club.
Sep 12 2017Mayza (1-0) struck out the only batter his faced Tuesday against the Orioles to pick up his first career win.Toronto scored two runs against closer Zach Britton en route to a walkoff win in the ninth inning Tuesday. Mayza has appeared offered unimpressive results (8.74 ERA) through 12 games this season, but the 25-year-old reliever remains a viable option as a left-handed specialist moving forward.
Aug 22 2017Mayza was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.He has a 0.93 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 19.1 innings at Triple-A. Look for him to be used as a lefty specialist, primarily in lower-leverage situations. Nick Tepesch was placed on the paternity list as a corresponding move.
Aug 18 2017Mayza will have an opportunity to take over some high-leverage innings for Jays as the team continues searching for a reliable lefty, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.Despite taking the loss Friday at Wrigley Field, manager John Gibbons is excited about what he's seen from his rookie reliever. "I think he's throwing the ball great," Gibbons said. "This is his chance." In his first week of MLB action, Mayza made a pair of scoreless appearances before being touched up by the Cubs.
Aug 14 2017Mayza was promoted Monday to Blue Jays from Triple-A Buffalo, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.It's the first call to the big leagues for the 25-year-old, who has submitted a 3.25 ERA and 58:22 K:BB over 52.2 innings between Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire this season. Mayza will likely see work in the middle innings with the Blue Jays, which will largely keep him out of the mix to pick up holds in relief.