Blue Jays call up outfielder Clase, reliever Fisher; demote Roden, Tate
LOS ANGELES — Outfielder Jonatan Clase was recalled from triple-A Buffalo and right-handed pitcher Braydon Fisher was selected to the Blue Jays' major-league roster before Toronto's game late Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Outfielder Alan Roden and right-handed reliever Dillon Tate were optioned to Buffalo in corresponding moves.
Outfielder Steward Berroa was also designated for assignment.
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