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Blue Jays Call Up Veteran Pitcher After Cody Ponce Injury
Toronto turns to left-hander Josh Fleming to help fill rotation void.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:13pm
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A cubist interpretation of a pitcher's delivery captures the fragmented, dynamic nature of the sport.Today in PittsburghThe Toronto Blue Jays have called up veteran left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming from their minor league system after starting pitcher Cody Ponce suffered an ACL sprain, putting him on the shelf for the foreseeable future. Fleming last pitched in the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024 and has a career 4.77 ERA over 80 MLB games.
Why it matters
The Blue Jays have been dealing with a number of pitching injuries this season, and the loss of Ponce is a significant blow to their rotation. Fleming provides an experienced arm to help fill the void, though his long-term role with the team remains uncertain.
The details
The Blue Jays have called up left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming from their minor league system after Cody Ponce suffered an ACL sprain. Fleming last pitched in the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024, where he had a 4.02 ERA and 17/14 K/BB ratio over 80 career MLB games. He spent the 2025 season in the Seattle Mariners' minor league system before signing a minor league deal with the Blue Jays over the offseason. In his only Triple-A start of 2026, Fleming allowed 1 run on 3 hits over 3.2 innings, striking out 3.
- Cody Ponce suffered an ACL sprain, putting him on the shelf for the foreseeable future.
- Josh Fleming was called up to the Blue Jays' major league roster on April 6, 2026.
The players
Cody Ponce
A starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays who suffered an ACL sprain, sidelining him for an extended period.
Josh Fleming
A veteran left-handed pitcher who has been called up by the Toronto Blue Jays to help fill the void in their rotation after Ponce's injury.
Austin Voth
A pitcher who was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays to make room for Josh Fleming on the roster.
What’s next
The Blue Jays will be monitoring Fleming's performance closely as they look to fill the void left by Ponce's injury. If he can provide quality innings, he may earn a more permanent role in the rotation. However, the team is also expecting the return of several injured starters later in the season, which could impact Fleming's long-term status.
The takeaway
The Blue Jays' pitching depth is being tested early in the season, and the call-up of Josh Fleming represents their effort to find a short-term solution while they await the return of their injured starters. Fleming will have an opportunity to prove himself, but the Blue Jays' long-term plans remain uncertain as they navigate this challenging situation.
