Blue Jays claim Cuas off waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed RHP Jose Cuas, shown here with the Kansas City Royals, off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

June 23, 2024

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed RHP Jose Cuas off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Cuas has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo.

Cuas, 29, appeared in nine games for the Cubs this season and 10 games with their triple-A squad in Iowa, combining to go 1-1 with a 6.93 ERA. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound right-handed reliever was selected by the Brewers in the 11th round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft, eventually making his Major League debut for the Royals in 2022.

Over the course of 128 career MLB games, has posted a 4.26 ERA with 119 strikeouts over 116 1/3 innings pitched.