Blue Jays recall Kawasaki, option Tepera, cut 2 others

Despite the arrival of an innings monster like David Price, the eight-man bullpen won the day (and Loup’s left-handedness, no doubt), and the hammer fell on utility man Danny Valencia, who was designated for assignment.

With all the hype surrounding Lowe and the Jays’ inspiring acquisitions at the trade deadline, there was a little letdown as the Kansas City Royals stung the new reliever for a 7-6 win before 37,932 at the Rogers Centre. In Kansas City’s 7-6 triumph on Saturday, Ben Zobrist – dealt from Oakland on the same day that Tulowitzki was traded – took his turn at stealing the spotlight by clubbing the second of his two home runs to spark a three-run eighth against dominant new Blue Jay reliever Mark Lowe.

On Friday, Toronto acquired right-hander Mark Lowe from Seattle and got outfielder Ben Revere from Philadalphia ahead of the deadline for trades without waivers.

Tulowitzki played a key role in the win. Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki singled with one out in the 11th against left-hander Franklin Morales (3-1).

Donaldson followed with a single to left-center, giving Toronto its third straight win and sending the AL champion Royals to their third consecutive loss.

“Uh, right now I’m in the parking lot for Target in Chesterfield, I believe, Michigan, which is right outside Detroit”, said former Detroit Tigers ace David Price, who was on the road to Toronto. Whatever they want me to do, I’m gonna do.

Aaron Sanchez, Robert Osuna, Brett Cecil and Liam Hendriks were ideal in relief from innings seven through 11.

Revere packed his stuff at his locker upon learning the news and plans to leave for Toronto on Saturday morning.

“I never really have gotten into ‘This is a huge win for us, ‘ because I don’t like to get high or too low”, Holland said.

“They’re going to drive me to Toronto now”.

The Blue Jays obliged, tweeting a photo of Price’s locker stocked with popcorn and a card welcoming him to Toronto.

“I think some guys might have taken some before I got here, but I was completely OK with that”, the 29-year-old lefty said.

“I’ve been able to consistently execute a mechanic that produces a good knuckleball, that’s what it always comes down to”, he told MLB’s official website.

Cueto, obtained from Cincinnati last Sunday for three minor league pitchers, gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings.

Kershaw (9-6) struck out seven, walked one and retired his last 15 batters while working on eight days’ rest.

“Their power is ridiculous”, Royals manager Ned Yost said. The 36-year-old Missouri native is 5-1 with a 1.78 ERA in 10 outings since the beginning of June and will make his first start in Toronto in exactly a month.

The Blue Jays still held a one-run lead until Lowe entered in the eighth. Morales managed to evade Russell Martin’s tag at home plate, stepping over the fallen catcher.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Kurt Suzuki hit the winning RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning after two wild pitches by Seattle closer Carson Smith let Minnesota tie the score as the Twins beat the Mariners. Lorenzo Cain doubled and scored on Hosmer’s base hit, Kendrys Morales singled Hosmer to third and Salvador Perez hit a sacrifice fly.

Royals first. A.Escobar grounded out, third baseman Donaldson to first baseman Smoak.

In the bottom of the frame, Davis returned to action after missing Friday due to back stiffness.

DH/1B Edwin Encarnacion (jammed left middle finger) sat out July 29-30. Infielder Munenori Kawasaki was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Travis, who had been placed in the 15-day disabled list Friday with a recurring shoulder injury.