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TORONTO -- Sergio Santos is leaving Toronto, but the Blue Jays hope his absence is temporary. Wholesale Cheap Jerseys . The Blue Jays designated the right-handed former closer for assignment Monday, which meant putting him on waivers because he was out of minor league options. General manager Alex Anthopoulos hopes the 31-year-old can get back into major-league form while pitching for triple-A Buffalo, provided he clears waivers Wednesday. "The way to get things worked out is to go throw some innings," Anthopoulos said. "We hope this is a quick move, get some innings, get hot and come back because we certainly could use the help." Santos hadnt been helping the Blue Jays much lately, giving up five earned runs on seven hits in 2 1/3 innings over his past four appearances. He issued four walks in that time, and Anthopoulos singled out a lack of command as the biggest issue. Because of that, and because Toronto is chasing down the American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles, there havent been many opportunities for manager John Gibbons to help Santos out by putting him into games. "Its tough to find spots to find that groove a little bit," Gibbons said. "Hes a little out of whack right now, but its tough to find him work." Santos is making US$3.75 million, which could deter other teams, even those searching for bullpen help, from claiming him off waivers. Anthopoulos didnt want to discuss the odds of Santos making it through. What the Blue Jays GM made clear was that Santos was still very much wanted, adding that he wouldnt explore trade options. Anthopoulos also said Santos, who has a 7.78 earned-run average in 24 appearances this season and briefly filled in for injured closer Casey Janssen, had not asked to be traded. "Hes a very accountable guy, he knows he hasnt pitched to his ability," Anthopoulos said. "He knows he can be a dominant closer, setup guy, whatever is needed. I think like anybody hes got all the belief in the world in himself and hell be fine. Hell get it back." In his place, the Blue Jays recalled left-handed reliever Rob Rasmussen from Buffalo. In two previous call-ups this season, the 25-year-old allowed four earned runs in six innings while striking out seven. With Rasmussen on the 25-man roster in place of Santos, the Jays have just two right-handed relievers ahead of Janssen in Dustin McGowan and Todd Redmond. They have four lefties in Brett Cecil, Aaron Loup, Brad Mills and now Rasmussen, but Anthopoulos said he was not concerned about the lack of balance there. "We dont look at it that way," Anthopoulos said. "Were looking at just guys that can get outs for us. Right, left, submarine, whatever it is: If you can get three outs, its fine." Santos hadnt been able to do that effectively, which led to Mondays move. After a strong September that saw him post a 0.90 ERA in 10 appearances, Santos couldnt locate his fastball well enough to get ahead of hitters. "Theres no doubt it starts there. His sliders his out pitch, but you cant get to the slider if you dont get the fastball over," Anthopoulos said. "Theres very few guys ... that can just go slider, slider, slider the entire time." Anthopoulos said Santos would be a "priority guy" with the Bisons if he clears waivers so that he can throw a lot of innings and get his command back. Anthopoulos added there was no doubt Santos was healthy enough and that command problems were not a result of injury, even though Santos has some history of arm troubles. If its a matter of confidence, Gibbons isnt worried about Santos. "Everybody battles (a lack of confidence) when things get tough," he said. "But I think its more just putting it together again." Notes -- Workouts continued Monday for injured players Edwin Encarnacion, Adam Lind and Brett Lawrie. 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Ray gave up one run in his major league debut and got plenty of run support, especially from Miguel Cabrera, to help Detroit rout the Houston Astros 11-4 on Tuesday night for its season-high seventh straight win.(Sports Network) - With centres Tim Connolly and Tyler Bozak expected back in the lineup and goaltender Jonas Gustavsson starting in place of James Reimer, the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the New York Rangers at the newly-renovated Madison Square Garden tonight. You can watch the game live on TSN RIGHT NOW and join the TSN.ca Game Night blog to chat with other hockey fans during the game. Toronto could have some fresh bodies tonight in Connolly and Bozak. Connolly, who signed a two-year contract this offseason, suffered an upper-body injury during training camp, while Bozak has sat out the last two games with a foot ailment. Nazem Kadri, who did not take part in practice on Thursday morning, was sent to AHLs Toronto Marlies. Connolly spent his previous eight seasons with the Sabres and logged 13 goals and 42 points in 68 games last year. He is likely to centre a line with Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul. The Maple Leafs will be looking to salvage the finale of their own road trip, a four-game jaunt that has produced a 1-2 mark so far. Toronto dropped a 4-2 decision in its most recent trip to the ice on Monday in Philadelphia. Kessel scored his NHL-leading ninth goal of the season and 15th point, and David Steckel added a goal for the Maple Leafs, who are 2-2-1 since opening the season with three victories in a row. With James Reimer battling a head and neck injury, Jonas Gustavsson made 26 saves in the loss, with Ben Scrivens being recalled on an emergency basis to serve as the backup. "I was actually pleased with our efforts. I thought we had some real quality scoring chances but I am disappointed that we did not shoot the puck more when we had opportunities," said Toronto head coach Ron Wilson. "We hit a lot of sticks and the Flyers are really good in their zone with sticks, but we got some pucks to the net, but we didnt do it as well tonight." Reimer was expected to return to action tonight but he is out. Gustavsson will get the start with Scrivens backing him up. Doctors allegedly havent specified that Reimer has a concussion, however the team is treating his symptoms as such. He initially felt good but then took a slight turn, so the team pulled him back and will continue to keep him out until theyre sure hes feeling better. The Rangers survived their longest road trip to begin a season -- an epic journey that began in Sweden and ended in Western Canada -- with a record above .500 and the reward may be the best parrt yet: A renovated Madison Square Garden. Cheap China Jerseys Wholesale. New York settles in to its new-look home for the first time this season tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who will have Tim Connolly in the lineup for the first time this season. It was quite a journey for the Rangers, who kicked off the campaign with a pair of post-regulation losses to the Kings and Ducks in Europe before making a stop in Long Island on Oct. 15. The Blueshirts finally got their first victory of the season three days later in Vancouver, winning three times in four games out west to return to New York for a six-game homestand with a 3-2-2 mark. Now its back to "The Worlds Most Famous Arena" for a rendezvous with the home fans, who like the Rangers will enjoy a spruced up arena. For the players, the overhaul included a state-of-the-art weight room, new locker room and spacious trainers room. "Everythings so different. Its a brand-new building," said center Brian Boyle. "Its pretty neat. We get taken care of pretty good and the fans Im sure will love it as well." The crowd will also get its first regular-season look at Brad Richards, who signed a nine-year, $60 million deal with the Rangers this offseason and logged a goal and four assists over the road trip. Richards said the club is ready to put its lengthy trek behind them, but acknowledged the success of the swing. "We got through it above .500, which a lot of us probably would have taken before the two weeks started in Europe and with the teams we had to play out west, some good teams playing well, in their own building," said Richards. "Its kind of in the past. Were looking forward to a lot of new energy with out home crowd and get our games where we want it. "But you can never disappoint eight points out of 14 on a road trip like that." New York closed out the swing with a 2-1 victory in Winnipeg on Monday. Ruslan Fedotenko and Ryan Callahan scored power-play goals, with Dan Girardi assisting on both tallies. Martin Biron, making his first start of the season, stopped 27 shots for the win. Tonight could also mark the return of defenseman Michael Sauer to the lineup. He has missed the last five games with a shoulder injury. New York is riding a club record-tying seven-game point streak in home openers, going 4-0-2 with a tie in that span. The Rangers have won three in a row and six of their last eight over the Maple Leafs, including four of the past six at MSG. ' ' '
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