Canucks on the move: Hambly, Hicks, Leitch, Procyshen

Former North Delta Blue Jay LHP James Paxton (Ladner, BC) returned to the majors this week.

May 17, 2023

By George Farelli

Canadian Baseball Network

What Canucks were on the move and where were they headed during Week VI of the minor-league season?

Transactions and Player Moves

James Paxton (Ladner, BC) _ Recalled from his rehab assignment with the Worcester Red Sox at Triple A International League by Boston Red Sox, and activated on the Major League Roster. His start on May 12 against the St. Louis Cardinals was his first appearance in a big league game since April 6, 2021 when he pitched for the Seattle Mariners facing the Chicago White Sox

Jordan Procyshen (Calgary, Alta.) _ Moved by Texas Rangers to Round Rock Express at Triple A Pacific Coast League, from Frisco Roughriders at Double A Texas League

Liam Hicks (Toronto, Ont.) _ Moved by Texas Rangers to Frisco Roughriders at Double A Texas League, from Hickory Crawdads at Single A South Atlantic League

Ryan Leitch (Whitby, Ont.) _ Activated by the Philadelphia Phillies with Clearwater Threshers at Single A Florida State League

Dominic Hambley (Victoria, BC) _ Activated by the Chicago Cubs with Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Single A Florida State League

Christian MacLeod (Sydney, NS) _ Sent out on rehab assignment by Minnesota Twins with Fort Myers Miracle at Single A Florida State League

Landon Leach (Toronto, Ont.) _ Placed on the injured list by Quebec Capitales IND Frontier League

James Bradwell (North Vancouver, BC) _ Placed on the injured list by Trois Rivieres Aigles IND Frontier League

L.P. Pelletier (Montreal, Que.) _ Placed on the injured list by Trois Rivieres Aigles IND Frontier League

Mike Crouse (Port Moody, BC) _ Placed on the inactive list by Milwaukee Milkmen IND American Association

Miles Gordon (Oakville, Ont.) _ Placed on the inactive list by Evansville Otters IND Frontier League

J.D. Osborne (Whitby, Ont.) _ Released by the Ottawa Titans IND Frontier League. As a free agent he signed with Kane County Cougars IND American Association

Garner Spoljaric (Lisle, Ont.) _ Released by Trois Rivieres Aigles IND Frontier League

Julian Tymochko (Toronto, Ont.) _ Released by Trois Rivieres Aigles IND Frontier League