Blue Jays recall reliever Fisher before opener against Yankees, option Tate
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TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Braydon Fisher from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, a few hours before the opener of a key weekend series against the New York Yankees.
Fisher has a 4-0 record and 3.03 earned-run average over 41 appearances for the Blue Jays this season.
The 25-year-old rookie was optioned to the Bisons on Aug. 21, a day before starter Shane Bieber was activated from the injured list.
Also Friday, the Blue Jays optioned right-hander Dillon Tate to Buffalo. He did not record a decision and had a 4.26 ERA over eight appearances.
Toronto entered play against New York with a three-game lead on the second-place Yankees in the American League East Division standings.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 5, 2025.