The Blue Jays are coming off the best month in franchise history, and they added five players on Tuesday to help bolster the club for the stretch run.
With rosters expanding for the month of September, Toronto recalled infielder Munenori Kawasaki, outfielder Dalton Pompey, left-hander Aaron Loup and right-hander Ryan Tepera, and it selected the contract of lefty Jeff Francis. Left-hander Colt Hynes has been designated for assignment to make room for Francis on the 40-man roster.
Catcher Josh Thole is also expected to be recalled later in the week. Thole, who prior to this season was R.