The Toronto Blue Jays are making some slight adjustments to their bullpen ahead of a crucial AL East series.
Right-handed reliever Braydon Fisher was recalled from triple-A Buffalo, while fellow righty Dillon Tate was sent down ahead of Friday's series opener against the New York Yankees, the team announced.
Fisher has been a steady option out of the bullpen for the Blue Jays this season, putting up a 3.03 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 41 appearances.
The 25-year-old was sent down to the Bisons on Aug. 20 to create a roster spot for starter Shane Bieber.
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Though he was in the midst of an impressive rookie year for the Blue Jays, Fisher had allowed four earned runs over four appearances prior to being sent down.
Fisher was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Los Angeles Dodgers last season in exchange for Cavan Biggio.
Tate, meanwhile, has made one appearance for Toronto since being recalled on Sept. 1 as part of MLB's September roster expansion, striking out one batter in one scoreless inning to help the Blue Jays secure a 12-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old has a 4.26 ERA with eight strikeouts in 6.1 innings pitched for the season.
The Blue Jays open up their series against the Yankees on Friday night, with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
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