Blue Jays acquire reliever Seranthony Dominguez from Orioles, designate Green for assignment

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Seranthony Domínguez throws to home plate during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first move ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Toronto has acquired right-handed relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and cash considerations from the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange, the Jays are sending pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown over to Baltimore.

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Dominguez has reported to the Jays and will be active for the second game of the two sides’ doubleheader on Tuesday, according to the team. Toronto also designated right-hander Chad Green for assignment.

The 30-year-old Dominguez had a 3.24 earned-run average in 43 games for the Orioles this season.

He also had 54 strikeouts and 24 walks in 41 2/3 innings of work.

Dominguez was traded to Baltimore on July 26, 2024, after five-plus seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and will be a free agent by season’s end.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2025.