TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays called up right-hander Kyle Drabek from Double-A New Hampshire on Sunday and the prized prospect will make his major league debut at Baltimore on Wednesday.
Drabek, the son of former NL Cy Young Award winner Doug Drabek, was one of three players acquired by Toronto in last December’s trade that sent right-hander Roy Halladay to Philadelphia. He went 14-9 with a 2.94 ERA in 27 starts at Double-A this season, including a no-hitter against New Britain on July 4.
General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Drabek, a first round pick in 2006, will make three starts for the Blue Jays. His other opponents with be Seattle and the New York Yankees.
Toronto will use a six-man rotation for the remainder of the season.
