Pitcher Tanner Roark has cleared unconditional release waivers five days after being designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays and is now a free agent.
In 14 appearances in his time with the Blue Jays, Roark posted a 2-4 record with a 6.75 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 54.2 innings.
ROSTER MOVES:
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🔹 C Reese McGuire selected to the 26-man roster and will be active tonight
🔹 C Riley Adams optioned to Triple-A
🔹 RHP Julian Merryweather transferred to 60-day IL
🔹 RHP Tanner Roark has cleared release waivers and is now a free agent pic.twitter.com/23fqHrYTEK
The Blue Jays have also selected catcher Reese McGuire to the 26-man roster and he will be active for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Catcher Riley Adams was optioned to Triple-A.
Relief pitcher Julian Merryweather has been transferred to the 60-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.
