Canucks on the move: Balazovic, Bloor, King, Sabrowski, Zastryzny

Veteran left-hander Rob Zastryzny (Edmonton, Alta.) was called up by the Milwaukee Brewers to start on Canada Day. Photo: Nashville Sounds

July 8, 2024

Kevin Glew

Canadian Baseball Network

A summary of the transactions involving Canadians from the past week.

Major Leagues/ Affiliated Minor Leagues

RHP Jordan Balazovic (Mississauga, Ont.) released by the Minnesota Twins’ triple-A St. Paul Saints and signed by the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization (July 6).

INF Tyler Black (Stouffville, Ont.) sent to the triple-A Nashville Sounds by the Milwaukee Brewers (July 1).

RHP Kyle Bloor (Lethbridge, Alta.) sent to the FCL Twins by the Minnesota Twins’ class-A Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (July 5).

INF Adam Hall (London, Ont.) activated from the seven-day injured list by the Milwaukee Brewers’ double-A Biloxi Shuckers (July 3).

LHP Justin King (Lloydminster, Alta.) signed as a minor league free agent by the Miami Marlins (July 5) after being released by the Milwaukee Brewers.

National Team alum Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) was placed on the 10-day injured by the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Photo: MLB.com

INF Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) placed on the 10-day injured list by the Miami Marlins’ with lower back inflammation (July 4).

LHP Adam Macko (Stony Plain, Alta.) placed on the seven-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays’ double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats (July 6, retroactive to July 5).

LHP Erik Sabrowski (Edmonton, Alta.) activated from the seven-day injured list by the Cleveland Guardians’ triple-A Columbus Clippers (July 5).

C-INF Andy Yerzy (North York, Ont.) placed on the Development List by the Milwaukee Brewers’ triple-A Nashville Sounds (July 1).

LHP Rob Zastryzny (Edmonton, Alta.) promoted to the Milwaukee Brewers from the triple-A Nashville Sounds (July 1)

Independent Professional Baseball

American Association

OF Logan Warkentin (Winnipeg, Man.) signed by the Winnipeg Goldeyes (July 7).

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Dane Tofteland, Grand Prairie, Alta. _ Activated from the injured list by Ogden Raptors IND Pioneer League, and added to team roster for League final against the Billings Mustangs, which began Sept. 16 and ended Sept. 18 as Ogden swept the best of three series to win the 2023 Pioneer League championship.