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By Jackson Roberts
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As the Toronto Blue Jays try to get over their collective heartbreak, some of the players in the organization have to worry about where their next opportunities will come from.
It was tough to crack this Blue Jays playoff roster; just ask former All-Star José Berríos, who was left out despite his track record and $107 million contract. Understandably, lefty journeyman Ryan Borucki was never truly in the mix, though he did make four regular-season appearances for Toronto and 35 more for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Borucki was drafted in the 12th round by the Blue Jays back in 2012. It was a full-circle moment to return for a second stint in the organization, but there's a strong chance that stint is now over.
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On Sunday, Borucki elected free agency, according to the official transactions log on his roster page. Because he was outrighted off the 40-man roster and cleared waivers, he is now eligible to sign a contract at any point, instead of having to wait until five days have passed following the conclusion of the World Series on Saturday.
Borucki was theoretically eligible to pitch in the postseason despite not being on the 40-man roster, which may have caused him to wait until the World series ended, in case of emergency.
The eight-year veteran has now pitched part of six seasons in Toronto, and has also seen time with the Seattle Mariners. His best seasons were 2018, when he was a starter with a 3.87 ERA for the Blue Jays, and 2023, when he put up a 2.45 ERA out of the bullpen for the Pirates.
With a 4.63 ERA this season in his combined duties for the Jays and Buccos, Borucki might not be able to find a major league deal this winter. However, a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training seems well within reason.
It just remains to be seen whether that minor-league deal will come from Toronto.
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