Erik Swanson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 225 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 9/4/1993 (30)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- Iowa Western CC
Erik Swanson Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Erik Swanson News
Toronto Blue Jays relievers Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) will officially open the 2024 season on the injured list, according to manager John Schneider. As a result, Nate Pearson and Wes Parsons will open the year in Toronto's bullpen. Swanson has already resumed playing catch, while the Blue Jays hope Romano can begin throwing off a mound next week. Hopefully, both pitchers will be able to return in the middle of April, but there's no guarantee. Romano should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues for the time being. With both Romano and Swanson on the shelf, the Blue Jays are expected to roll with a closer-by-committee approach, consisting of arms like Chad Green, Yimi Garcia and Tim Mayza.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that it's "reasonable to say" that both closer Jordan Romano (elbow) and late-inning reliever Erik Swanson (forearm) will start the season on the injured list. The Blue Jays haven't made any official moves yet, though, because starter Kevin Gausman's (shoulder) status will play into the pitching puzzle. Ideally, Romano and Swanson are on a mound building up their arms next week. This was the way things had been trending for a while, but the good news is that both relievers could be ready to go when they are eligible to come off the IL in April. The injury to the 30-year-old Romano definitely puts a chip in his fantasy value as one of the top closers in baseball. Yimi Garcia should be considered the favorite for save chances early on in Toronto, but Chad Green could also be involved in the ninth inning.
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson experienced tightness in his forearm and underwent an MRI. According to Jays manager John Schneider, there was no injury and no inflammation, so the 30-year-old will be shut down for "a day or two." The veteran had four saves and 29 holds for the Jays last season and figures to be an important part of the bullpen in 2024. With fellow reliever and top-10 fantasy closer option Jordan Romano dealing with an injury as well, this situation should be monitored since Swanson would likely be next in line for save chances. However, neither pitcher's injury sounds serious and both still appear to be on track to be ready by Opening Day.
Batting Order
1 | George Springer |
2 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
3 | Bo Bichette |
4 | Justin Turner |
5 | Daulton Varsho |
6 | Alejandro Kirk |
7 | Kevin Kiermaier |
8 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
9 | Cavan Biggio |
Erik Swanson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | George Springer |
2 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
3 | Bo Bichette |
4 | Justin Turner |
5 | Daulton Varsho |
6 | Alejandro Kirk |
7 | Kevin Kiermaier |
8 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
9 | Cavan Biggio |