The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert and infielder Luis De Los Santos from Triple-A Buffalo.

Both players will also be active for Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Minnesota Twins.

The Blue Jays entered Sunday 7 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the final American League wild-card spot.

Eisert, 26, is 4-2 with a 3.99 earned-run average along with two saves this season for Buffalo.

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De Los Santos, 26, has six home runs and 16 RBIs in 43 games for Buffalo.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 1, 2024.