As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to raise the bar for the expectations of the looming 2026 season, there is the counter effect of losing players who are sitting on the edges of the roster. With the recent signing of Kazuma Okamoto, Toronto had to make some room on the 40-man roster and they did so by designating RHP Paxton Schultz for assignment.
Blue Jays lose reliever with intriguing peripherals after Kazuma Okamoto signing
The 28-year-old Schultz was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 14th round of the 2019 drafted and was traded to the Blue Jays two years later.