Blue Jays place RHP Trevor Richards on 15-day IL with neck inflammation

The Toronto Blue Jays introduced Thursday they’ve positioned right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards on the 15-day injured record on account of neck irritation.

The transfer is retroactive to Wednesday.

Richards has made 39 appearances this season, together with three begins, with a 2.98 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 54.1 innings.

Toronto additionally recalled right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis from triple-A Buffalo.

Francis will probably be energetic for the Blue Jays’ matinee matchup towards the Baltimore Orioles to shut out a four-game collection. Watch reside on Sportsnet or SN NOW beginning at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT.

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