Austin Voth Cut By Rangers As Blue Jays Gear Up

Roster Shuffle Before the All‑Star Break

The Texas Rangers have released veteran right‑hander Austin Voth, a move that comes as the Blue Jays prepare to open their second half against the Chicago White Sox. Voth, 34, was acquired by Texas on a minor‑league deal just weeks earlier after brief stints with Toronto and the Minnesota Twins. The Blue Jays sit at 45‑51 heading into Friday’s series, looking to tighten a struggling rotation.

According to reports from NBCSports.com, Voth requested the transfer and is expected to head back to Japan, where he previously pitched for Chiba Lotte. The Japanese club saw him log 125 innings with a 3.96 ERA last season. In his most recent MLB action, Voth posted a 4.50 ERA over 10 innings for Toronto and Minnesota, surrendering 11 earned runs and three home runs while striking out only three batters.

Voth’s MLB Career Snapshot

Austin Voth made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in 2018 and has since worn uniforms for Seattle, Baltimore, Minnesota, and now Toronto and Texas. Over eight seasons he boasts a 17‑20 win‑loss record, a 4.84 career ERA, and 346 strikeouts across 370.1 innings. His last full season came with the Mariners in 2024, when he posted a 3.69 ERA in 68 relief appearances.

He spent parts of this year with the Blue Jays and Twins, combining for six innings with Toronto that included six earned runs and a lone strikeout. The recent release leaves Voth a free agent, eligible to sign with any organization and likely to land another minor‑league contract if interest remains.

Looking Ahead for Voth

With the club’s immediate focus on a late‑July push, the Blue Jays will need reliable arms down the stretch. Voth’s previous moves—released by the Rangers after a brief tenure and coming off a mixed showing in the minors—highlight the volatility of ‘professional athletes’ in the modern MLB market.

Fans and analysts will watch to see if another team believes in his ability to return to the form that earned him a 3.69 ERA with Seattle in 2024. Whatever the outcome, Voth’s path continues to illustrate how quickly roster decisions can change a player’s trajectory.