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Blue Jays RHP Jameson Taillon (elbow) set for MRI Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jameson Taillon is expected to undergo an MRI on his right elbow Saturday after he was removed from Friday's game following two innings with elbow discomfort. According to a report from Sportsnet, Taillon is expected to be placed on the injured list by Sunday. Taillon, who has undergone two Tommy John surgeries, was making his return from a bout of right forearm tendinitis when he started against the Kansas City Royals. He gave up two hits, including a first-inning home run to Bobby Witt Jr. The 34-year-old is a combined 2-6 with a 5.65 ERA in 18 starts this season with the Chicago Cubs and Blue Jays. Over 10 major league seasons, the former No. 2 overall draft pick in 2010 is 84-66 with a 3.99 ERA in 242 appearances (241 starts) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2016-19), New York Yankees (2021-22), Cubs (2023-26) and Blue Jays. In addition, the Blue Jays claimed catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the New York Mets on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo. Ross, 26, was designated for assignment by the Mets on September 3rd. He has appeared in only two career MLB games, both came this season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. --Field Level Media MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Saturday's Baseball Slate UFC Paris Odds: The Biggest Line Moves Bettors Need to Know - UFC Paris 2026 Betting Picks: Best Bets for Parnasse vs. Hooker and More - Where the Sharp Money Is Landing This Weekend at UFC Paris - UFC Paris by the Numbers: Hooker-Parnasse Headlines a Historic Main Event - Angels vs. Pirates Best Bets: Strikeout Props Lead Friday's SGP - College Football Best Bet Tonight: Hammer Georgia Tech Against Colorado - Top Value Betting Picks for UFC Paris on Saturday - MLB Betting Picks Today: Tarik Skubal Prop Leads Thursday's Top Bets