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28-Year-Old Pitcher Immediately Leaves Toronto Blue Jays Organization

With MLB free agency opening up on Monday night, the Toronto Blue Jays are among the most intriguing teams to watch.Just one year after making the World Series, the Blue Jay failed to make the 2026 MLB playoffs.Pitcher Immediately Leaves…

By Ben Stinar · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:55 AM

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Pitcher CJ Van Eyk elected free agency and departed the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
Van Eyk was assigned to Triple-A after clearing outright waivers before choosing free agency.
The 28-year-old right-hander is now eligible to sign with any MLB franchise as a free agent.

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Right-handed pitcher CJ Van Eyk has officially left the Toronto Blue Jays organization after electing free agency. The 28-year-old was initially assigned to Triple-A after clearing outright waivers on November 2, but he chose to become a free agent, making him available to sign with any Major League Baseball team.

The roster decision comes alongside several off-season moves for the Blue Jays, who missed the 2026 playoffs after reaching the World Series in 2025. Additional transactions included reinstating multiple players from the 60-day injured list and declining an option on outfielder Myles Straw.

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