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Lucas

Lucas was called up by Toronto earlier this week. He’s being swapped out in the bullpen for Nick Robertson.

Lucas was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays in August after he was designated for assignment by the Tigers. He had a 10.29 ERA in six games for the Athletics and Tigers this year. Lucas is a fresh arm for the Toronto bullpen in the last week of the season.

The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Tigers three days ago and now has a new home. Lucas registered a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 2/2 K/BB ratio across 3 1/3 innings with the Tigers and figures to serve as organizational relief depth for the Blue Jays.

In order to free up spots on the 40-man roster for Trey Sweeney and Jace Jung on Friday, the Tigers needed to make some room and unfortunately Lucas was the odd-man out. The 27-year-old southpaw registered a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio across 3 1/3 innings with the big-league club. It seems likely that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and report to Triple-A Toledo where he had already been stationed.

The Tigers needed to free up a spot on their roster for Bryan Sammons to make a spot start on Monday and unfortunately Lucas was the odd man out in the bullpen this time around. The 27-year-old southpaw posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio over 3 1/3 innings in three appearances with the Tigers.

Lucas, 27, will take the roster spot of Reese Olson after Olson was placed on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain. He didn’t get a chance to pitch the last time he was recalled, and he likely will work in a low-leverage situation if/when he gets into a game this time around.

Lucas was just up with the Tigers for a day and didn’t get to pitch.

Lucas will have a chance to make his Detroit debut after being claimed off waivers from the Athletics in May. The left-hander may have a short stint in Detroit, as the team is expected to recall Keider Montero to start Wednesday’s game.

Lucas heads to Triple-A Toledo as extra organizational depth for the Tigers after being designated for assignment earlier this week by the Athletics. The 27-year-old lefty made nine relief appearances for Oakland over the last two years.

Lucas was optioned to the minors on Tuesday and now has been designated for assignment to make room for Brandon Bielak on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old has allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits in 3 2/3 MLB innings this year with six strikeouts and three walks. He’s unlikely to be claimed by another team.