Blue Jays add Richards to 15-day IL, recall LHP Gage

Toronto Blue Jays' Trevor Richards pitches in the sixth inning of an American League baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jon Blacker/CP)

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have placed right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards on the 15-day injured list. The reliever is out with a neck strain.

To take Richards' place, the Blue Jays have recalled left-hander Matt Gage from triple-A Buffalo. The 29-year-old will be active in Saturday night's matchup against the league-leading New York Yankees.

Gage pitched five innings over four games for Toronto this season and held a 1.80 ERA with three strikeouts.

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