Blue Jays Call Up Left-Hander Ricky Tiedemann
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Toronto promotes their No. 11 prospect from Triple-A Buffalo following a recovery from Tommy John surgery.
The Toronto Blue Jays have called up left-handed pitcher Ricky Tiedemann from Triple-A Buffalo, as MLB.com first reported. Tiedemann is expected to be available for the team's game against the New York Yankees on Saturday.
The promotion marks a significant milestone for the 2021 third-round draft pick (91st overall), who missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2024. While Tiedemann entered the 2024 season as the No. 1 prospect for Toronto and the No. 29 prospect in all of baseball, he currently sits as the organization's No. 11 prospect, per MLB.com.
In seven appearances for Buffalo this season, including two starts, Tiedemann has posted a 6.43 ERA and an 0-1 record. His overall Minor League career totals include a 3.18 ERA and a 5-11 record across 147 innings and 48 games.
General Manager Ross Atkins previously told MLB.com that the organization hopes Tiedemann becomes a factor in the starting rotation, though the team remains open to using him in a bulk role or other creative capacities. To make room on the roster, the Blue Jays optioned right-hander Chase Lee to Triple-A, MLB.com reports.