Toronto Blue Jays announce big injury update on Ryan Burr and Erik Swanson
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Blue Jays pitcher, 30, Ryan Burr has been dealing with right shoulder inflammation since the beginning of spring training, but his bullpen session on Saturday was a major milestone in his recovery.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Burr makes progress in his recovery throwing balls in the bullpen on Saturday.
If he continues to progress without setbacks over the next few outings, he's expected to be cleared to face live hitters, paving the way for a rehab assignment
Arden Zwelling took to X yesterday to give an update on Burr's recovery.
Blue Jays pitching updates:
- Ryan Burr (shoulder) threw a bullpen Saturday.
- Erik Swanson (elbow) is expected to face live hitters early next week; a rehab assignment could follow soon after.
- Ryan Burr (shoulder) threw a bullpen Saturday.
- Erik Swanson (elbow) is expected to face live hitters early next week; a rehab assignment could follow soon after.
Ben Nicholson-Smith also took to X to write that Burr could start to face live hitters a couple times next week.
Ryan Burr through a bullpen today and it went well per Jays manager John Schneider.
Fellow reliever Erik Swanson likely a little ahead of Burr, as he's slated to face live hitters a couple times next week.
Fellow reliever Erik Swanson likely a little ahead of Burr, as he's slated to face live hitters a couple times next week.
A fifth-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 draft, the right-hander made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Chicago White Sox.
His strongest season came in 2021, when he posted a 2.45 ERA and 4.23 FIP over 36.2 innings, along with a 21.9% strikeout rate and a 13.9% walk rate.
His strongest season came in 2021, when he posted a 2.45 ERA and 4.23 FIP over 36.2 innings, along with a 21.9% strikeout rate and a 13.9% walk rate.
On May 31 2024, the Blue Jays acquired the 30-year-old reliever from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Burr went on to become a steady presence in Toronto's bullpen, recording a 4.13 ERA and a 3.07 FIP over 32.2 innings, primarily in low-leverage situations.
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