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Blue Jays DFA struggling reliever Brad Hand after just one month with the team

TORONTO, ON - JULY 30:  Brad Hand #52 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch on his debut for the Blue Jays in the eighth inning during a MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on July 30, 2021 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Brad Hand did not fare well during his time with the Blue Jays. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) (Vaughn Ridley via Getty Images)

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have designated left-hander Brad Hand for assignment, manager Charlie Montoyo announced on Tuesday.

A trade-deadline acquisition from the Washington Nationals, Hand made 11 appearances for the Blue Jays, but failed to maintain his solid numbers from past seasons. The 31-year-old posted a 7.27 ERA with a 1.85 WHIP during his time with Toronto.

The Blue Jays sent catcher Riley Adams — the team's No. 20 prospect according to MLB.com — to Washington in exchange for Hand. The reliever originally signed a one-year, $10.5-million deal with the Nationals last winter.

Hand was placed on the bereavement list on Aug 27.

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In another roster move, Toronto activated catcher Danny Jansen from the injured list. The 26-year-old will catch for starter Hyun-Jin Ryu against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Jansen was dealing with a right hamstring strain since the beginning of the month. He has a .176 batting average and .595 OPS with 10 RBIs and five home runs in the season.

The Blue Jays also optioned right-hander Trent Thornton to triple-A on Tuesday. Thornton has made 36 appearances this year, posting a 4.60 ERA over 47 innings pitched in relief.

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