Burr (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Right shoulder inflammation has plagued Burr since the start of spring training, but his return to a mound Saturday marks a significant step in his recovery. If he can get through a few more sessions with no problems, he'll likely receive the green light to face hitters before eventually moving on to a rehab assignment.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Could throw off mound next week
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Burr (shoulder) could be ready to throw a bullpen session next week, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Burr has been dealing with right shoulder inflammation since the beginning of spring training but is coming along steadily. He'll require a rehab assignment before returning, and it's going to be a while before he's ready to pitch in games.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Throwing on flat ground
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Burr (shoulder) is throwing on flat ground but is not ready to throw off a mound yet, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Burr missed all of spring training and landed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. While it's certainly a good sign he's able to play catch, the reliever does not appear to be close to returning.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Heads to IL
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The Blue Jays placed Burr on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder inflammation, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Burr was unable to make any appearances in the Grapefruit League on account of the shoulder issue, so his move to the IL was fully expected. The right-hander will be eligible to come off the IL on April 8, but he'll likely need more time beyond that before the Blue Jays deem him ready to join the big-league bullpen.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Burr has been managing shoulder tendinitis and "backed off" throwing for a few days, though he's playing catch Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Burr may be able to build back up quickly and doesn't seem to be at risk of missing time to start the regular season. The veteran reliever is slated for a middle-relief role in Toronto's bullpen for the coming campaign after posting a 4.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB over 32.2 innings in 34 games during the 2024 season.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Serving as opener Thursday
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Burr will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher in Thursday's game versus the Angels, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Burr will draw his first opener assignment of the season after delivering a 5.40 ERA and a 23:8 K:BB over 18.1 innings out of the bullpen. Ryan Yarbrough is expected to follow Burr as the bulk reliever.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Back up with Toronto
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The Blue Jays recalled Burr from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Burr will fill the void in Toronto's bullpen left by Nate Pearson, who was traded to the Cubs earlier Saturday. In his last major-league outing Thursday against the Rays, Burr gave up four runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one in one inning. He did not allow a run or hit across his six prior major-league appearances, allowing just one walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Recalled by Toronto
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The Blue Jays recalled Burr from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Friday's game against the Mariners.
Burr appeared in three games for the Blue Jays out of the bullpen before being optioned to Buffalo on June 21, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out three across 3.2 innings. The 30-year-old right-hander holds a 2.16 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 16.2 innings in the minors this season. To make room for Burr on the 26-man roster, right-hander Jose Cuas was optioned to Triple-A.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Blue Jays optioned Burr to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Burr had just joined the Jays last week and allowed one run over 3.1 innings covering two relief appearances. He's clearing out to make room for Bowden Francis' (forearm) return from the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Added to big-league roster
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The Blue Jays selected Burr's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Burr was acquired via trade from the Phillies on Thursday and will immediately join the major-league roster. The right-hander holds a 2.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB across 16.2 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season. If/when Burr appears in a game, it would be his first at the big-league level since 2022.
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Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Dealt to Blue Jays
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Burr was traded from the Phillies to the Blue Jays on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Burr last pitched in the majors in 2022, though he had an impressive 2023 season in the Rays' organization. He's also maintained a 2.16 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a 29:5 K:BB across 16.2 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley so far in the current campaign. Burr will likely report to Triple-A Buffalo initially, but he should have a chance to contribute to the big-league bullpen if he can maintain his current level of success.
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Rays' Ryan Burr: Inks MiLB deal with Tampa Bay
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Burr agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rays on Sunday.
Burr appeared in eight games for the White Sox and allowed six earned runs before being released in mid-June. The 28-year-old had a 2.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 33:21 K:BB over 36.2 innings last year with Chicago, and he should report to Triple-A Durham for the Rays.
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Ryan Burr: Placed on release waivers
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Burr was placed on unconditional release waivers by the White Sox on Monday.
Burr was sent to Triple-A Charlotte in May and will be let go by the White Sox if he goes unclaimed on waivers. He made eight relief appearances in the majors earlier in the year and posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in nine innings.
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White Sox's Ryan Burr: Sent to Triple-A
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Burr was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Burr has surrendered six earned runs with a 7:4 K:BB over nine big-league innings this year and will now head to the minors. He had a 2.45 ERA in 34 outings for Chicago in 2021, so he figures to rejoin the big-league bullpen at some point.
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White Sox's Ryan Burr: Reinstated from 10-day IL
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Burr (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Burr missed the first three weeks of the regular season with a right shoulder strain, but he recently made a pair of rehab appearances at Triple-A Charlotte and allowed two hits and a walk while striking out two in 1.2 scoreless innings. The right-hander should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever for the White Sox now that he's back to full health.
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White Sox's Ryan Burr: Opens year on IL
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The White Sox placed Burr on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder strain, retroactive to April 4, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
In addition to Burr, the White Sox placed relievers Joe Kelly (biceps) and Garrett Crochet (elbow) on the IL to begin the season. Burr mostly worked in middle relief and lower-leverage spots in 2021, notching zero saves and three holds across his 34 appearances while submitting a 2.45 ERA and 1.34 WHIP.
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White Sox's Ryan Burr: Recalled Friday
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Burr was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Burr takes the roster spot of Lucas Giolito (hamstring), who was placed on the injured list.
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White Sox's Ryan Burr: Sent to minors
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Burr was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
The righty appeared in three games during his latest stint with the White Sox, giving up one run, five hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings of relief. With a 2.84 ERA in 25.1 innings this season, Burr has been effective and figures to receive another big-league opportunity, perhaps when rosters expand by two in September.
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White Sox's Ryan Burr: Back with big club
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The White Sox recalled Burr from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.
Burr will be up with the White Sox for the second time this season after churning out a 2.95 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 19 relief appearances during a two-month stint with the big club earlier in 2021. He'll likely be deployed mostly in low-leverage spots, making it difficult to mine value from him even in AL-only leagues where holds are a category.
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White Sox's Ryan Burr: Picks up shaky win
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Burr (2-0) allowed two runs on three hits while striking out one but got the win over the Twins on Tuesday.
Burr entered in the eighth inning with the White Sox clinging to a one-run lead, and he allowed that to vanish after facing just two batters. He surrendered a leadoff single before Jorge Polanco took him deep to right to give the Twins their first lead of the game. Fortunately for him, the White Sox rallied off five runs in the bottom half of the frame to put him in line for the win. The 27-year-old has been excellent for most of the season, as this was just his second outing in which he's given up a run. He now owns a 1.96 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB over 18.1 innings.
