Blue Jays Select Chad Dallas, Address Rotation Shortfall Amid Injuries The Toronto Blue Jays have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Chad Dallas, adding depth to their depleted rotation as the team navigates a season marred by injuries. In a corresponding move, righty Hayden Juenger was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, while righty Tanner Andrews was designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot. Dallas, 26, returns to the majors after a prolonged absence due to health issues, marking a significant step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Dallas, a fourth-round pick by the Blue Jays in 2021, emerged as a prospect in 2023 with a strong performance across High-A and Double-A. Over 23 starts, he pitched 123 1/3 innings, allowing 3.65 earned runs per nine innings while striking out 27.9% of batters and walking 9.5%. His groundball rate of 44.3% highlighted his effectiveness against contact hitters. Despite his potential, Dallas faced setbacks in 2024, including multiple stints on the injured list, which led to his Tommy John surgery in September 2025. He missed the entire 2025 season but has since returned to form, logging 36 innings for Triple-A Buffalo in 2026 with a 4.50 ERA, 24.1% strikeout rate, and 41.7% groundball rate. The Blue Jays’ rotation has been severely impacted by injuries, with key starters such as José Berríos, Cody Ponce, and Bowden Francis sidelined. Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and Lazaro Estrada are also on the injured list, while Jake Bloss remains in recovery from his own Tommy John surgery. Prospect Ricky Tiedemann has yet to return from his injury issues, leaving the team reliant on a makeshift rotation.#toronto_blue_jays #chad_dallas #hayden_juenger #tanner_andrews #triple_a_buffalo
