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Paxton Schultz Claimed by Nationals, Jays Make Room

Paxton Schultz, a 28-year-old pitcher from Utah, has been claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals after being let go by the Toronto Blue Jays. Schultz, who was drafted in the 14th round of the 2019 draft and made his MLB debut in 2025, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays after they signed Japanese outfielder Kazuma Okamoto. The Blue Jays have been active in the offseason, adding starters Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, and reliever Tyler Rogers, leaving no room for fringe players like Schultz. The teams rotation is set with Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Cease, Trey Yesavage, and Ponce, and the bullpen should feature Eric Lauer, Jose Berrios, Jeff Hoffman, Rogers, Mason Fluharty, Louis Varland, and Yimi Garcia. The Blue Jays may also pursue another big name like shortstop Bo Bichette or outfielder Kyle Tucker, but probably not both. Bichette, who has spent seven years in Toronto and made two All-Star teams, has a meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Checkout Solipillow.com

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