Blue Jays claim righty Cuas off waivers from Cubs
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The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Jose Cuas off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, it was announced Sunday afternoon.
The team says he is being optioned to Triple-A Buffalo following the move.
Cuas, 29, has appeared in nine games so far this season with the Cubs, pitching to a 7.43 ERA with a 1.65 WHIP. He has allowed 16 hits, three home runs and six walks over his 13.1 innings pitched.
A native of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Cuas began his MLB career with the Kansas City Royals in 2022 before arriving on the north side of Chicago in a trade involving outfielder Nelson Velazquez.
Cuas has a career ERA of 4.26 in 128 total MLB outings, 126 of them in relief.
The Blue Jays (35-41) come into play Sunday last in the American League East division, sitting six games back of the final American League wild-card spot.