Mayza retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Sunday's 12-11 win over the Angels.
Closer Jordan Romano blew his first save of the season Sunday, and Mayza was called upon to close out the 10th inning after Trevor Richards recorded the first two outs of the frame. Mayza now has one hold and one save with a 3.00 ERA through five outings, and he should continue to serve in a high-leverage role for Toronto.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Dominant in first hold
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Mayza struck out all four batters he faced to record his first hold of the season in Tuesday's win over the Royals.
The southpaw cut through the bottom of Kansas City's order after entering the game with one out and one on in the seventh inning, fanning Vinnie Pasquantino, Jackie Bradley, Nate Eaton and Nicky Lopez on only 19 pitches (13 strikes). Mayza has collected at least 16 holds in three straight seasons, and he figures to be comfortably in double digits again in 2023 as the top lefty in the Toronto bullpen.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Looks good this spring
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Mayza posted a 1.42 ERA and 7:0 K:BB through 6.1 Grapefruit League innings this spring.
The 31-year-old lefty appeared in only one Grapefruit League game after March 18 as the Blue Jays let their top set-up men get in most of their work on back fields late in camp. Mayza has racked up 52 holds over the last three seasons and figured to be Toronto's top relief option from the port side again in 2023.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Reaches terms with Toronto
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Mayza agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Blue Jays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mayza was once again a solid bullpen piece for Toronto in 2022 and recorded two saves and 16 holds with a 3.14 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB across 48.2 innings. The veteran lefty should fill a similar role out of the bullpen in 2023.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Notches rain-aided save
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Mayza worked a perfect seventh inning to record his second save of the season in Monday's 5-1 win over the Orioles.
The game was called on account of rain after the top of the eighth inning, leaving Mayza with the save despite him coming in well before the ninth. The southpaw has had a couple stumbles over the final month of the regular season, but he still sports a 4.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB through 11 innings since the beginning of September with three wins and five holds in 16 appearances, in addition to both of his saves.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Vultures eighth win
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Mayza (8-0) walked one batter in one-third of an inning Monday to record the win in a 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Yankees.
After Anthony Bass began the 10th inning and got the first two outs while also walking a batter, Mayza got the call from the bullpen and intentionally walked Aaron Judge to load the bases before getting Anthony Rizzo to ground out. Mayza was then rewarded for his brief performance when Vladimir Guerrero laced a walkoff single in the bottom of the frame. The lefty reliever has the most wins in the majors without a loss this season, and it's not even close -- the next-best unblemished record is a 5-0 mark held by a few different pitchers -- and Mayza's also supplied a 2.91 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB through 46.1 innings.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Reinstated from IL
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Mayza (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Mayza will return to the Blue Jays' bullpen after missing close to the minimum 15 days with a dislocated right shoulder. Since the beginning of July, the left-hander has produced a 2.51 ERA and 0.56 WHIP with nine strikeouts over 14.1 innings in 16 appearances. Zach Pop was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in order to open a roster spot for Mayza.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Beginning rehab assignment
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Mayza (shoulder) will report to Triple-A Buffalo to start a rehab assignment Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Mayza has been sidelined since suffering a dislocated right shoulder Aug. 6, and he'll return to game action exactly two weeks later. The left-hander has a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB across 34.1 innings this year and should be able to rejoin the Blue Jays sometime next week.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Throws off mound
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Mayza (shoulder) threw off a mound Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mayza landed on the 15-day IL with a dislocated shoulder Sunday, but it's encouraging that he's been cleared to resume mound work less than a week later. The Blue Jays hope that the southpaw will be able to return around the end of August.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Avoids season-ending injury
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Mayza (shoulder) is expected to return this season, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Mayza suffered a dislocated right shoulder in Saturday's game, but it appears as if the injury will not sideline him for the remainder of the season. The Blue Jays are hopeful that the left-hander will be able to return as soon as the end of August.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Shelved with dislocated shoulder
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The Blue Jays placed Mayza (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Toronto replaced Mayza on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen with right-hander Trent Thornton, who was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Mayza was diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder following his early exit in Saturday's loss to the Twins, and though an official timeline for his return hasn't been provided, the southpaw could be in danger of missing the rest of the season. Mayza's absence now leaves the Blue Jays without a left-handed option in the bullpen.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Diagnosed with dislocated shoulder
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Mayza left Saturday's game against the Twins with a right shoulder dislocation.
It's not yet clear how much time Mayza will miss, but he could be facing an extended absence. Mayza owns a 2.88 ERA over 41 appearances on the season, so his absence will be a blow to the Blue Jays' bullpen. The one benefit here for the southpaw is that the dislocation is not on his pitching arm.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Exits with injury
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Mayza left Saturday's game with a right shoulder injury, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
It's not immediately clear what type of injury Mayza is dealing with, but he was forced to leave the game after colliding with Minnesota's Nick Gordon while attempting to field a bunt. Mayza's status will be updated again when more information is available.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Earns win in relief
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Mayza (4-0) earned the win against the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing no runs on no hits while striking out none and walking none over two-thirds of an inning.
Despite only being in the game for two-thirds of an inning and throwing just seven pitches (four for strikes), Mayza was granted the win. This comes after picking up a win in his last appearance on July 17. Mayza has been used several times to close out games, but has blown each of his three save chances, so it appears he will continue to be used in lower leverage situations.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Collects third win
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Mayza (3-0) picked up the win Sunday against the Royals, striking out two batters over 1.2 perfect innings of relief.
The southpaw took over for Jose Berrios with two on and one out in the seventh inning and the score tied 2-2, and he had little trouble shutting down the rally and cruising through the next frame. Mayza then got rewarded for his efforts when Alejandro Kirk launched a game-winning two-run shot in the bottom of the eighth. Mayza has been scored upon only once in his last nine appearances, and he'll take a 2.54 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB through 28.1 innings into the All-Star break.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Reinstated Saturday
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Mayza (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Mayza will be active for this contest if there is a need. He has been out since May 14 and logged a 2.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and seven holds in 13 innings prior to getting injured.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday
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Mayza (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Mayza threw a pair of bullpen sessions this week and has been cleared to return to game action at the minor-league level. Manager Charlie Montoyo said this week that he wasn't sure whether Mayza would require a rehab assignment, so it's possible that the 30-year-old rejoins the Blue Jays following just one appearance in Buffalo.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Throwing again Friday
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Mayza (forearm) is scheduled to throw a second bullpen session Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
For the first time since he was shelved May 16 with left forearm inflammation, Mayza stepped back on the mound Tuesday. He relayed that he felt good following that side session, but the Blue Jays want Mayza to get in another bullpen workout before deciding on the next steps in his throwing program. If all goes well during Friday's bullpen session, Mayza could be sent out on a rehab assignment, though manager Charlie Montoyo has acknowledged that the lefty reliever may not require one.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Gets back on mound
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Mayza (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
Based on how Mayza looks during the side session, the Blue Jays will decide whether he needs a brief minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the 15-day injured list. Prior to landing on the shelf with left forearm inflammation, Mayza had emerged as the top setup man for closer Jordan Romano. Over his 15 appearances covering 13 innings, Mayza collected two wins and seven holds and turned in a 2.08 ERA.
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Blue Jays' Tim Mayza: Nearing throwing progression
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Mayza (forearm) will play catch Saturday or Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mayza has been shut down for a week due to left forearm inflammation, but he underwent a second MRI on Friday that came back clean. It's not yet clear when the southpaw will be able to resume mound work, but it's encouraging that he's been cleared to play catch following his shutdown.
