Tate is no longer on the 40-man roster, but he's accepted his outright assignment and will remain in the organization as relief depth. He's allowed three runs with a 7:6 K:BB over 5.1 innings in the majors this season.

Tate appeared in five major-league games for the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on seven hits and six walks while striking out seven in 5.1 innings, before being optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday. Tate's removal from the 40-man roster makes room for Michael Stefanic, whose contract was selected by Toronto in a corresponding move after Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list.