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Jays, looking to secure playoff berth, activate Belt

Jays, looking to secure playoff berth, activate Belt

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    The Blue Jays also recalled right-handed pitcher Jay Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo and sent right-hander Nate Pearson and first baseman Spencer Horwitz to the Florida Complex League.

    Jackson is 3-1 with a 2.36 ERA in 23 games for Toronto this season, tossing 25 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings of relief.

    Pearson won five of seven decisions this season, putting up a 4.85 ERA over 35 relief appearances.

    Horwitz was hitting .256 with a home run and seven RBIs through 15 games.