Blue Jays recall Brandon Eisert, option Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider talks to the media about his team's performance in their 12-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, adding that the schedule has been difficult.

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo.

Eisert will be active for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 26-year-old has pitched in one game with the Blue Jays this season making his major-league debut on June 17 during Toronto’s 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Eisert threw two innings of relief work giving up one hit and three walks.

Toronto also optioned right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis to Buffalo.

Francis, 28, holds a 3-2 record this season with a 5.82 ERA and 34 strikeouts over 38.2 innings.

Yusei Kikuchi (4-8, 4.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Blue Jays as they aim to avoid a sweep heading into the All-Star break. Toronto lost the series opener 5-4 Friday and fell 12-1 Saturday.

Watch the Blue Jays and the Diamondbacks live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ with first pitch scheduled at 4:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. PT.

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